Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Electric program held back by government: Jeep
Plug-in hybrids will play key role in local Jeep line up, but government inaction holding up BEV roll-out
Leaked government EV strategy leaves Australia “miles behind”
Discussion paper leaked from federal government shows little of substance in face of global EV push
South Australia wants to tax EV use
South Australia follows New South Wales with proposed rego-style electric vehicle distance charge that critics say will set-back EV uptake
SA govt aims to flood local vehicle market with EVs
South Australia is building a statewide fast-charging network and transitioning the government vehicle fleet to EVs
This is why Australian businesses won’t buy electric cars
A major survey of fleet buyers has confirmed the main stumbling blocks for electric vehicles in Australia
Australia is the world’s EV laughing stock
Australia still indulges in embarrassing fossil fuel addiction while the rest of the world joins the e-volution
NSW’s flawed plan to tax electric vehicle drivers is unfair
Proposed ‘distance charge’ will sting electric vehicle drivers where fuel tax can’t
We asked a Porsche engineer to bust some electric charging myths
A German expert explains why some fast chargers aren’t as quick as they say
Senator blames government for Holden closure
Kim Carr championed the local car industry and places blame for its demise at the feet of the LNP
Holden’s demise catches government by surprise
Industry minister accuses Holden of walking out on Australia
Here’s exactly where speeding fine revenue is spent in each state
Want to know how your speeding fine is dished out? Here’s the answer
State government backs fighting rising road toll by slashing speed limits
Instead of investing in road maintenance, Victoria’s state government is supporting a move to reduce speed limits
Editor’s Letter: Australian electric car debate
The fact that our nation’s leaders are only now debating if electric cars are important, or simply a passing fad, is embarrassing
The cheapest ways to charge an electric car
Switching to electric power will save you money, but here’s how to make your dollars go even further
Government inaction won’t slow EV introduction – Volkswagen
Volkswagen says it’s apolitical when it comes to its EV plans for Australia, but admits the business case is a little tougher in the absence of policy
Australian Government is delaying clean vehicles
Never mind the electric vehicle, Australia is a dumping ground for dirty engines
Senate wants race cars to kickstart EV revolution
The government needs to take serious action to prepare Australia for the rise of the electric car, according to a senate committee
Victorians don’t see harm in low level speeding
A third of Victorians believe it should be acceptable to drive five kilometres an hour over the speed limit
Federal Budget 2018: Roads spending part of $24bn infrastructure plan
Roads to benefit as government draws criticism over lack of focus on rising toll
ACT government to convert car fleet to EVs from 2021
Plan will promote Canberra as Australia’s battery-fuelled capital
Greens’ electric car policy won’t work, industry warns
Luxury car tax is about to disappear, so why would the Greens bank on it helping to pay for electric vehicles?
Government drops parallel imports plan
Changes to the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme also on the way
Editor’s Letter: Australia hates the car enthusiast
A recent trip to Italy highlights a harrowing contrast in Australia’s over-policed car culture to that of the rest of the world
Wheels Investigation: The war on speed – Towards Zero Sense
We the public may soon more getting more cameras, more fines and lower speed limits, but are they really the answers to our road safety debate?
