Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Queensland drivers to cop higher driving fines
Infringements are about to cost more in Queensland, as the Government vows to crack down on driving offences
Government announces $250 million grant for Australian oil refineries
The pot will be split between the two remaining Australian sites
Report shows two thirds of carmakers missed industry emissions targets in 2021
Industry body reveals emissions findings for the last year, with continued push for Government to adopt standard as legal requirement
European Union expands emissions testing capacity
Two new emissions testing sites will be used to check new cars sold in Europe, in an effort to prevent another Dieselgate
Victoria extends $3000 EV subsidy for an extra 2600 vehicles
An extra $7.2 million has been injected into Victoria’s electric vehicle incentive scheme
EV smart chargers trialled in Australia
This latest trial will see how smart chargers can be employed to work around electricity grid peak times
Government report reveals vehicle active-safety pitfalls
Active safety and autonomous driving technology still have some way to go before reducing the national road toll
Federal Budget: Hydrogen industry receives billions as EVs snubbed
Electric vehicles have been left on the outside, with the Government eyeing hydrogen as its path to reduced emissions
ACCC to punish fuel providers if they don’t pass on fuel excise cut
The competition watchdog will be keeping a watchful eye on companies pocketing the savings for themselves
Federal Budget: Funding for Black Spot Program cut by 20 per cent
The Government has cut funding for Black Spots in the same week a report identified regional roads as a major cause of fatalities
Federal Budget: Real-world fuel emissions testing gets green light
The Australian Automobile Association says funding to carry our real-world fuel consumption testing is a huge win for Aussie families
Government report: Rural roads a significant cause of road deaths
While cars are getting safer, a government report has found a high number of accidents are caused by the poor state of roads in regional Australia
Federal Budget: Fuel excise slashed to help ease impact of rising prices
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg made the announcement on Tuesday night as part of his government’s fourth budget
New vehicle emissions drop as peak bodies call for Government mandates
A small reduction in emissions year-on-year has been met with calls for greater action from the top
Local Volkswagen group boss joins EV Council board
New VGA chief will campaign for emissions targets and charging infrastructure in new builds
Queensland Police deputise public to catch hoons
Queenslanders are being asked to be the eyes and ears of the police in an effort to catch hoons
Australian hydrogen superhighway announced for Queensland, NSW and Victoria
The tri-state initiative is aimed at significantly reducing freight emissions
Manufacturers could be hit with $10 million fines for breaching Franchising Code
As the debate continues over the way new cars are sold, corporations can now face hefty fines if they are found to have breached their obligations
Volkswagen Australia boss calls for home EV charging support
Future vehicles should inspire private infrastructure changes, says new VW boss
Used electric vehicle prices soar thanks to fuel prices and supply shortage
With long waits across the board and increasing running costs for ICE owners, electric demand is on the charge
FCAI renews call for fuel excise to be scrapped due to shock fuel prices
With the Federal Election coming up, the peak body thinks there’s no better time for a change
Peak motoring body calls for transport to lead Australia’s economic recovery
Roughly $13 billion in revenue is expected to be collected from the fuel excise tax alone this year
Car companies raided by authorities over suspected cartel activity
European authorities have launched an investigation into antitrust violations, with carmakers included in the probe
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron scores higher charging capacity, unconfirmed for Australia
Electric crossover can complete five to 80 per cent charge in under half an hour
