Government Policy and Infrastructure news
South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans
The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax
EV Council: Mazda Europe chief’s comments on ‘forced’ battery EV focus are misleading
Australia’s EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives
ABB debuts stylish ‘Terra Home’ EV charger
What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.
Mercedes launches “global” EV rapid charging network
Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.
Victoria introducing new tech to combat number-plate cloning
The Victorian government is introducing new hologram-enabled number plates to tackle the rise of forged, or ‘cloned’ plates
Hyundai will sell only electric cars in Norway
The South Korean carmaker will go all-in on electric vehicles in Norway, the world’s leader in EV adoption
Construction starts on South Australia’s EV charging network
South Australia is getting a much-needed boost to EV public charging infrastructure, with construction starting on an RAA network
Energy firm pledges to install up to 30,000 EV chargers around the country
Ausgrid is aiming to lower the cost barrier and make car charging more accessible and affordable
Australian Government funds largest electric truck delivery fleet trial
Your next ‘last mile’ parcel delivery in Sydney might be from an all-electric truck, but it’ll need to wait after this Christmas
Ford Mustang Mach-E: Australian launch looking likely as production ramps up
Ford’s rival to the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 will launch across the ditch next year, but an Australian launch is unconfirmed
Google Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google’s software
BP Pulse expands public EV charging options in Australia
Fuel giant BP has entered into the electric vehicle charging infrastructure game, amid growing interest and adoption in Australia
Businesses push for one million EVs on Aussie roads by 2027
An alliance of businesses has formed in Australia, and one of their goals is to add a million EVs to our roads over the next five years
What does Labor’s budget mean for motorists?
The Albanese Government has released the 2022-23 budget with investments to decarbonise the fleet, infrastructure improvements, and local manufacturing
Mazda: ‘Hybrids are the best of both worlds, MX-30 EV was only ever a niche product’
Marketing boss of the second best-selling brand Down Under says its only electric car so far was not supposed to be a chart topper
Federal Government to fund real-world fuel testing program for Australia’s most popular vehicles
The Federal Government will provide $14 million to the Australian Automobile Association to facilitate the real-world testing
How to keep your car’s battery in good health
Not using the car as much? Here’s how to keep your battery in tip top shape
Victorian Greens want to end road-user charge, drive EV uptake and revive manufacturing
Ahead of next month’s Victorian state election, the Greens party has announced its proposed EV policy
Tesla owners’ survey finds Aussie drivers ‘not suffering range anxiety’
The report found owners are driving their vehicles 10,000-20,000km a year, and not using chargers as much as you’d think
Federal Government launches consultation on EV strategy
Australia can’t afford to go at the pace other countries did, leaders say, we’re already too far behind the curve
Government awards cash for EV chargers to be installed in NSW power poles
50 power poles will be adapted for EV owners without access to off-street parking
Nissan Ariya EV no closer to Australia; emissions regulations the sticking point
As with compelling models like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Nissan says it is forced to focus EV supply on markets where penalties and market demand require action
Australia’s first electric vehicle summit: Everything you need to know
Our guide to all the hot topics covered at this year’s event
Automotive lobby groups and ANCAP to consult Federal Govt on fuel-efficiency standards
Key industry bodies, including the FCAI and AADA, will consult the Federal Government on the forthcoming national electric vehicle strategy
