Government Policy and Infrastructure news
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
Hydrogen fuel station announced for Geelong
Designed to encourage heavy vehicles to switch to hydrogen, the new station is one of only a handful across the country
Australian average fuel prices hit all-time high
We’re not far away from passing 180 cents per litre
Government to offer fleets cash to switch to EVs
The Future Fuels Fund has released the second round of cash
Electric vehicle research centre to open at RMIT University
The Victorian Government has committed $5.2 million in funding for the research facility
JET Charge receives $25 million funding boost for EV infrastructure development
The company aims to make EV chargers easier to own and use
AutoNexus and EVSE to install 30 electric vehicle chargers across Australia
Australian vehicle logistics company aims to provide service for EV owners through every step of its interactions
Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia
Being late to the EV party doesn’t have to always be a bad thing…
Polestar 2 showcases sustainable BiØfil chargers to cross the Nullarbor
Aussie ingenuity helps to plug a hole in the lap of the map
South Australia launches trial to examine EV impact on grid
The SA Government has partnered with Jolt Charge to better manage its energy
Mandatory Lane Keeping Assist proposed on new cars
The Federal Government is planning to introduce compulsory lane keep technologies from 2024
MG to roll out 3000 EV charging points across Australia
The AC charging points will rolled out to up 1000 hotels to encourage EV owners to travel further
NSW, Victoria, SA and ACT join six carmakers to axe fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
State and territory governments commit to zero-emissions cars by 2040, but the biggest carmakers are snubbing the pledge
Bill Shorten on Australia’s EV policy
Bill Shorten may have lost the last election by supporting Australia’s EV take-up, but that hasn’t stopped the Labor shadow minister becoming a very vocal Tesla convert
Car industry slams Government’s EV strategy for lacking incentives and targets
The long-awaited policy for electric vehicles falls far too short of what’s needed, say industry figures
SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE
The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)
Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars
Sydney to receive 40 electric buses
First step towards Sydney’s bus fleet going all-electric by 2030
New South Wales Government passes EV investment Bill
Overall package valued at $600 million
