“Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars

New polling shows a clear majority of support for clean cars, which might be the final nail in the coffin for the fossil car lobby’s fear campaign against cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
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Petrol, pricing and parking: Why so many outer suburban residents are opting for EVs

New research into why people buy electric vehicles has shown there’s an even more fundamental reason than avoiding petrol costs.
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Volkswagen quits car lobby group’s policy committee after Tesla, Polestar exits

Volkswagen has quit its role informing policy for Australia’s peak automotive lobby in the latest protest against the group’s stance on vehicle emission rules.
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EV smart charging: Why give power pack to the grid for a fraction of what you paid for it?

Regulators have a big opportunity in getting the tariffs right for EV smart charging, and to avoid gold plating the grid, again. Orchestration is key.
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“We cannot support it:” Polestar follows Tesla out of car lobby over Toyota led campaign

Polestar follows Tesla out the door of Australia’s main car lobby, saying its campaign against vehicle emission standards cannot be supported.
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