Germany’s EV boom is partly thanks to generous government incentives, but these are also helping to boost sales of big SUVs.
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California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network
California approves $US384 million spend to fill gaps in California’s electric vehicle charging network as the state prepares to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
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Global net zero target for 2050 needs 50 million EVs on roads in next 10 years
IEA says 50 million electric vehicles will need to be on roads by 2030 to meet net zero emissions target for 2050, but driving petrol cars more slowly will also help.
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Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues
Electric vehicles tipped to triple in Europe in 2021, but the UK risks supply issues unless it shapes better laws.
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Volkswagen says EVs will make up 90% of its Norway new car sales by next year
German automaker forecasts 90% of its Norway car sales will be electric vehicles in 2021, thanks to the Nordic nation’s stable and ongoing policy support.
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City of Newcastle has embraced renewables, now it’s time to look at EVs and charging
Having effectively dealt with emissions from electricity sources, transport emissions are the next biggest challenge for the City of Newcastle.
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Ardern says New Zealand will buy only zero emission buses from 2025
NZ Labour to eliminate fossil fuel buses by 2035, and will also introduce fuel efficiency standards that will save the average driver more than $NZ6000 in fuel costs.
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BMW fills policy void with electric vehicle incentive of its own, for businesses
BMW Group Australia announces its own incentive to boost EV uptake, a $1500 discount on new electric BMWs or Minis for small to medium business company cars.
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Federal budget snubs EVs as $7.5bn transport infrastructure spend goes to roads
Electric vehicles almost completely snubbed in a federal budget, despite billions to be spent on new roads and building up stocks of diesel fuels
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Hybrid car sales double, pure electrics outsell PHEVs three to one
Sales of hybrids and plug-in electric cars continue to rise amid faltering Australian auto market, with all-electric vehicles outselling plug-in hybrids three to one.
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