Australians ready to embrace electric cars and want their pollies to back the switch: poll
A majority of Australians are ready to get behind the wheel of an electric car and want their governments to back the switch, according to an exclusive new poll of over 3000 car buyers. The… Continue Reading
NSW’s 2030 emissions commitment will make state an investment magnet
NSW's 2030 emissions commitment will make state an investment magnet New South Wales has sent a clear message to the private sector that it's open for business in the global decarbonising economy, according to the… Continue Reading
Industry leading partnership to remove electric freight vehicle barriers
An industry leading partnership between the Australian Trucking Association and Electric Vehicle Council will work to remove barriers to electric freight vehicle uptake in Australia. Australia has been falling behind in the global uptake of… Continue Reading
Marshall Gov should slow down on EV announcements, ensure it gets the right holistic policy for SA
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is urging the South Australian Government to slow down and deliver a single coherent and complementary policy on the transition to electric vehicles to avoid confusion and wasted effort. Today… Continue Reading
New South Wales zooms to the front in 2021 electric vehicles policy ratings
New South Wales has topped the Electric Vehicle Council policy scorecard ratings for the first time with a rating of 9/10, after the Berejiklian Government introduced its nation leading Electric Vehicle Strategy this year. The… Continue Reading
Boost to Australia’s fast charging network should help energise EV take up
The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed a $24.55 million commitment announced today by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to expand Australia’s fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs). The funding will be distributed to… Continue Reading
Constance correct: electric vehicles set to deliver huge boost to NSW
New South Wales can join the world in capturing the abundant benefits of electric vehicles if it pulls the right levers in the upcoming budget, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. NSW Transport Minister Andrew… Continue Reading
New Victorian target and subsidies for EVs could help push Australia back toward the global pack
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the intent shown by the Victorian Government with its commitment to achieving half of all new car sales to be electric by 2030 and subsidies for new electric… Continue Reading
Perrottet demonstrates nuanced approach to EV taxation issue, paves way for NSW to seize EV benefits
The Electric Vehicle Council has commended the NSW Government for taking a consultative and nuanced approach to the issue of electric vehicle taxation, after Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today ruled out the immediate introduction of a… Continue Reading
25 Organisations Open Letter: Victoria EV Tax Worst EV Policy in the World
An unlikely group of 25 companies and organisations, including car manufacturers, auto groups, electrical infrastructure companies and environmental groups have come together to publish an open letter to the Victorian parliament calling on them to… Continue Reading
