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Emissions
Beefed-up ute sales help to erode vehicle emission fall
Improvements in the carbon emissions intensity of new cars sold in Australia have all but stalled, with a shift to large pick-up trucks mostly nullifying a leap in demand for electric cars.
- by Peter Hannam
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Start-ups
World's dirtiest cars will end up in Australia without emissions targets: St Baker
Energy titan Trevor St Baker says the world's most polluting cars will end up in Australia if the government does not act to set vehicle emissions targets.
- by Cara Waters
CEFC
CEFC invests $3.5m in electric vehicle charging station company
The government's clean energy investment agency has taken a $3.5 million stake in Australian company Jet Charge to help it roll out charging stations aimed at lowering power costs for electric vehicle owners.
- by Mike Foley
Start-ups
Evie, Ampol tie-up could turbocharge electric vehicle uptake
Petrol giant Ampol is partnering with electric vehicle charging network Evie to integrate charging stations into petrol stations.
- by Cara Waters
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NSW
NSW looks at new ways to tax electric cars
NSW Treasury officials are investigating ways to tax electric cars, to ensure "wealthy people" contribute to the upkeep of the state's roads.
- by Alexandra Smith
Research
$2m funding for driverless electric vehicle prototype
The autonomous vehicle, powered by both a solar PV roof and a lithium battery, is designed for short, low-speed trips with passengers as well as industrial and agricultural applications.
- by Mike Foley
Electricity
Policy needs to support innovation in electric car sector: AEMC
The Australian Energy Market Commission says policy makers need to get ahead of the rising number of electric vehicles, warning of costs if they don't.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Innovation
In the post-Holden era, we can be a nation of clever designers
The all-Australian Holden fostered a culture of smart design in collaboration with skilled trades. We need to salvage that legacy to become leaders in the next big industries.
- by Jesse Adams Stein
Climate policy
Peer pressure needed to spark electric vehicle sales in Australia
Australia’s sluggish uptake of electric vehicles is driven as much by peer pressure as practical factors such as purchase price and operating costs.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Tesla
I bought a Tesla and it brought out my inner hoon
In the first two weeks of owning one, you have to be careful not to turn into a revhead.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Victoria
Calls for Victoria to roll out London-style car emissions charge
A transport expert wants Victoria to consider a tax for drivers of high-polluting cars in Melbourne's CBD.
- by Benjamin Preiss