Mike Costello
Queensland offering Australia's most generous electric car incentives
Queenslanders could have access to the largest EV rebates in Australia from July 2023, at up to $6000 per household.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Government plans fuel efficiency standards to improve EV supply
Australians are buying more EVs and hybrids than ever before, but tight supply holds them back. Today's announcement hopes to change this.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Australia's car emissions winners and losers in 2022
The FCAI has released the 2022 brand results of its voluntary emissions standard, and some brands missed their target by quite a bit.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
EV Council: “Zero excuse” for Australia not to follow tougher rules like US
The Electric Vehicle Council and Greenpeace have called on the Australian Government to implement fuel efficiency standards after the US announced tougher rules.
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Eilidh McNaughton
Tougher emissions regulations to accelerate US EV uptake
Proposed US regulations aim to increase EV market share while boosting the domestic economy and cutting emissions.
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Jade Credentino
Queenslanders facing road rule test before licence renewals
Mark Bailey says the Queensland Government is taking feedback on a refresher-type test for motorists who renew their license.
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William Stopford
Victoria cracking down on phones, smartwatches, tablets in the car
Tougher laws come into effect from March 31 in Victoria, cracking down on drivers distracted by their mobile phones and other devices.
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Mike Costello
Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelines
A new survey of car company and supply chain insiders found 59 per cent see current 2030-2040 EV targets as unrealistic.
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Mike Costello
Australia's regional road deaths an outsized problem, stats show
Remote and regional Australian road deaths are statistically greatly over-represented in overall traffic deaths, says the AAA.
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Mike Costello
Car brands included in ACCC 'greenwashing' investigation
While not the worst sector, 11 of 29 companies in the motoring industry made concerning claims about their eco-friendliness, says the ACCC.
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Mike Costello
Australian car clubs want clearer crash data amid road toll increase
The Australian Automobile Association suggests allocation of road funding could be tied to the release of more useful road toll data.
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Jade Credentino
How Victoria is helping drivers turn their Ls into Ps
The Victorian Government has committed to assisting learner drivers in completing their mandatory 120 hours with a new volunteer program.
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William Stopford
Registrations cancelled in Victoria under controversial EV road charge - report
Over 240 Victorian drivers have had their vehicle registration cancelled for non-payment of a charge levied at EVs, FCEVs and PHEVs.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Huge fines threatened for NSW drivers who block EV chargers
New South Wales EV owners sick of being blocked by petrol and diesel owners at public charge stations, rejoice!
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Mike Costello
Australian fuel efficiency standards vital for CO2 cuts, US research finds
Washington's International Council on Clean Transportation urges Albanese government to hasten proposed CO2-cutting vehicle regulations.
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William Stopford
Federal Budget includes investments in EV infrastructure, incentives
The Government has formalised its pledges to expand electric vehicle uptake through tax exemptions, fleet purchases and expanded infrastructure.
3 Years Ago