Seize the moment to accelerate electrification of Australian economy
With Australia in the grips of the third global energy crisis in six years, we – a coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations – comprising the Energy Consumers Australia, Energy Efficiency Council, Electric Vehicle Council, Green Building Council of Australia, Rewiring Australia and Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity – call on Australian governments meeting for National Cabinet on… Continue Reading
If Australia wants to hit 2035 target, accelerating EV uptake is non-negotiable
Australia’s ambitious 2035 climate target, which polling indicates now enjoys renewed popular support, will be missed by a huge margin if the nation slows down on its EV uptake, the Electric Vehicle Council has warned today. The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows 44 per cent of Australian voters now support reducing the nation's carbon emissions by 65-75 per cent by 2035… Continue Reading
Recommendations for Local Governments
This document is produced as recommendations/guidelines to the local governments on how to use the "CPO-Local Government Licence Agreement Template", found in the Publications section of this website. Recommendations for Local Governments_v1.0 Continue Reading
2024 sets new record for EV sales in Australia
New electric vehicle sales in Australia reached an all-time high in 2024, underscoring the sustained demand for cleaner, modern, cost-effective cars, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Data from the EVC and public sources reveal that about 114,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in Australia in 2024, up on the previous record of… Continue Reading
Australia’s lagging car pollution status underscores importance of NVES
New research shows Australians are driving cars that emit more pollution than those in European countries, underscoring the importance of the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The National Transport Commission report released today finds Australia’s average emissions intensity of new passenger vehicles and SUVs is 150g/km, higher than the average of 107g/km across 29 European… Continue Reading
Next Queensland government urged to charge ahead with EV adoption efforts
Ahead of this weekend’s election, Electric Vehicle Council CEO Samantha Johnson said the next state government, whatever its political stripes, must keep its foot on the pedal to boost EV uptake, to lower costs for households and improve air quality in their communities. As Queenslanders grapple with high living costs, EVs provide significant savings due to lower running expenses and… Continue Reading
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