Government Policy and Infrastructure news
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
New car emissions target finally on the cards: Federal Govt to launch consultation next month
The electric vehicle strategy will aim to improve EV supply in Australia and reduce emissions from the transport sector
‘Australia isn’t ready for electric cars’, says Mitsubishi boss
EV sales might be climbing – but big changes are needed, according to Shaun Westcott
Inflation and fuel prices leading many Australians to drive less, study finds
New research has found one-third of Australians are driving less, while one in four are now considering hybrid or all-electric vehicles
Industry body reveals ‘three-point plan’ to lower Australia’s vehicle CO2
Comes as research finds if no action is taken just 18 per cent of local fleet will be fully-electric by end of the decade
Cupra boss: ‘Australia needs to embrace EVs’
Cupra’s CEO spoke to Wheels about why now is the time for Oz to take electrification seriously
Australia has 85 per cent more EV fast chargers than two years ago
New report looks at electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia: present and future
Demand won’t grow EV supply – CO2 rules will
If Australians want more affordable EVs, they’d better push the Government for CO2 regulations – now
Revamped Green Vehicle Guide launched with more features
The website has been reworked and redesigned by the Federal Government
Tasmanian senator calls for action as state posts 70 per cent increase in road deaths
Rising road toll in the Apple Isle ignites calls for change
Chargefox EV charging network acquired by Australian Motoring Services
The group of motoring clubs has renewed and increased its stake in Chargefox
Victorian govt to reduce licence and rego costs as VicRoads is partially privatised
The new partnership with a consortium of private owners has netted the Victorian Government $7.9 billion
Queensland’s $3000 EV subsidy in effect from today
Launched as a combative measure for rising fuel prices, the subsidy will apply to the first 15,000 EVs under $58,000
EXCLUSIVE: Car rego could be overhauled as part of plans to recycle scrapped vehicles
Big changes could be on the way for the rego process if plans to recycle wrecked vehicles go ahead
Victoria’s road user charge to increase from July 1
The controversial road user tax is being increased by 0.1 per kilometre for the 2022-2023 financial year
2035 European Union combustion engine ban meets resistance
An unlikely alliance of five countries will try to delay or weaken the proposed ICE ban
Jolt to open new EV chargers in Sydney
The first one is set to open by the end of the year
