Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
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Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years
The most generous EV rebate scheme in Australia comes to an end after two years, leaving just two states with rebate offerings.
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Cities are trying to cut down on cars. Some states are standing in their way.
Shifting to electric vehicles will greatly reduce these emissions, but it won’t eliminate them; car use also needs to fall.
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The urgent need for tougher trucking rules to protect communities around warehouses
In neighbourhoods where new depots and warehouses have been built to meet the increase in online shopping, the increase in diesel truck traffic is creating significant pollution.
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New safety regulations coming for e-bikes and e-scooters, let’s hope evidence triumphs over FUD for EVs
New safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters are an appropriate response to the issues. Let’s hope the same evidence-based approach is adopted for EVs.
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More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing
Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.
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The shift from weight based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”
ACT moves from weight-based to emissions based registration fees, but free regos end in Australia’s “little Norway.”
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Insurance costs and charging bans raise new barriers to electric vehicle adoption
Soaring insurance costs, charging bans in apartments and lack of certification on battery health cited as major new hurdles in the adoption of electric vehicles.
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Tesla announces third and fourth Cybertruck recalls
Wiper motor may stop working and cosmetic applique may detach while driving.
“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up car, nearly half in big cities
Survey finds 70 per cent of people call for “fundamental rethink” of mobility, and one third willing to give up a car. No, it’s not Australia.
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