Australian Policy and Infrastructure news for car buyers
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NewsAustralian Government funds largest electric truck delivery fleet trial
Your next ‘last mile’ parcel delivery in Sydney might be from an all-electric truck, but it’ll need to wait after this Christmas
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NewsFord Mustang Mach-E: Australian launch looking likely as production ramps up
Ford’s rival to the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 will launch across the ditch next year, but an Australian launch is unconfirmed
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NewsGoogle Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google's software
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NewsBP Pulse expands public EV charging options in Australia
Fuel giant BP has entered into the electric vehicle charging infrastructure game, amid growing interest and adoption in Australia
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NewsWhat electric vehicle incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?
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NewsBusinesses push for one million EVs on Aussie roads by 2027
An alliance of businesses has formed in Australia, and one of their goals is to add a million EVs to our roads over the next five years
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NewsWhat does Labor's budget mean for motorists?
The Albanese Government has released the 2022-23 budget with investments to decarbonise the fleet, infrastructure improvements, and local manufacturing
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NewsMazda: 'Hybrids are the best of both worlds, MX-30 EV was only ever a niche product'
Marketing boss of the second best-selling brand Down Under says its only electric car so far was not supposed to be a chart topper
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NewsFederal Government to fund real-world fuel testing program for Australia’s most popular vehicles
The Federal Government will provide $14 million to the Australian Automobile Association to facilitate the real-world testing
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AdviceHow to keep your car's battery in good health
Not using the car as much? Here's how to keep your battery in tip top shape
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NewsVictorian Greens want to end road-user charge, drive EV uptake and revive manufacturing
Ahead of next month's Victorian state election, the Greens party has announced its proposed EV policy
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NewsTesla owners' survey finds Aussie drivers 'not suffering range anxiety'
The report found owners are driving their vehicles 10,000-20,000km a year, and not using chargers as much as you'd think
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NewsFederal Government launches consultation on EV strategy
Australia can't afford to go at the pace other countries did, leaders say, we're already too far behind the curve
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NewsGovernment awards cash for EV chargers to be installed in NSW power poles
50 power poles will be adapted for EV owners without access to off-street parking
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NewsNissan Ariya EV no closer to Australia; emissions regulations the sticking point
As with compelling models like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Nissan says it is forced to focus EV supply on markets where penalties and market demand require action
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NewsAustralia's first electric vehicle summit: Everything you need to know
Our guide to all the hot topics covered at this year's event
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NewsAutomotive lobby groups and ANCAP to consult Federal Govt on fuel-efficiency standards
Key industry bodies, including the FCAI and AADA, will consult the Federal Government on the forthcoming national electric vehicle strategy
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NewsNew car emissions target finally on the cards: Federal Govt to launch consultation next month
The electric vehicle strategy will aim to improve EV supply in Australia and reduce emissions from the transport sector
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News'Australia isn’t ready for electric cars', says Mitsubishi boss
EV sales might be climbing – but big changes are needed, according to Shaun Westcott
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NewsInflation and fuel prices leading many Australians to drive less, study finds
New research has found one-third of Australians are driving less, while one in four are now considering hybrid or all-electric vehicles
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NewsIndustry body reveals 'three-point plan' to lower Australia's vehicle CO2
Comes as research finds if no action is taken just 18 per cent of local fleet will be fully-electric by end of the decade
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NewsCupra boss: 'Australia needs to embrace EVs'
Cupra's CEO spoke to Wheels about why now is the time for Oz to take electrification seriously
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NewsLabor Government backs owners' High Court case against Victoria's EV tax
The Federal Government has now stepped in
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NewsAustralia has 85 per cent more EV fast chargers than two years ago
New report looks at electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia: present and future