Qld reclaims ‘smart state’ honours with nation-leading electric vehicle strategy
Queensland has today jumped out ahead of the rest of the nation by joining the global movement toward electric vehicles, which offer huge benefits to families, businesses, energy security, and the environment. The Queensland Government's… Continue Reading
Australian government supports electric vehicle leasing
Macquarie-CEFC deal to boost electric vehicle take-up A $100 million agreement between Macquarie Group's leasing arm and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to support uptake of electric vehicles will provide critical support for the industry's… Continue Reading
Industry welcomes QLD EV Super Highway
Australia’s electric vehicle industry has welcomed today’s launch of the Queensland Electric Super Highway. By supporting the transition to electric vehicles, the Queensland Government is playing a leading role in bringing the Australian market up… Continue Reading
France bans petrol vehicles: What this means for Australia
The announcement by France to ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 is the latest in a series of strong national targets for electric vehicle uptake, supported by incentives and over-arching policy support by… Continue Reading
Top 10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted
In Australia the revolution is also underway, but slower to take hold. While EV technology and infrastructure is now at a point where mass uptake is possible, myths around EVs still persist and muddy the… Continue Reading
Time to act on electric vehicles
Fifty per cent of consumers would consider buying an electric vehicle today, but this could increase to almost seventy per cent with the correct policy support to help these vehicles reach price parity, according to… Continue Reading
Finkel Review: Electric Vehicles can help shape a better energy system
The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Finkel Review’s recognition of the important role of electric vehicles in the future of the National Electricity Market. The Finkel Review found that the uptake of electric vehicles, combined… Continue Reading
New national body to drive uptake of electric vehicles in Australia
A new national body that aims to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia was officially launched in Canberra today. The Electric Vehicle Council is an industry-led organisation representing and coordinating the broader electric… Continue Reading
No, cutting your car’s carbon emissions won’t cost you more
The Australian government has started looking into carbon dioxide emissions standards for light vehicles, as part of new measures to meet the nation’s 2030 climate targets. However, some are already questioning the use of standards, with media reports pointing… Continue Reading
The voice of the Australian electric vehicle industry
While car manufacturers and governments around the world prepare for the reality of an electric vehicle future, Australia is at risk of missing out. Lacking true vision, politician’s debate how energy is produced, while industry… Continue Reading