Category: electric vehicle

Officials: Tesla in Fatal California Crash Was on Autopilot

LOS ANGELES—A Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week was operating on Autopilot at the time, authorities said. The May 5 crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles east of Los Angeles, is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe is the 29th case involving…


Officials: Tesla Autopilot Probed in Fatal California Crash

LOS ANGELES—A Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week may have been operating on Autopilot before the wreck, according to the California Highway Patrol. The May 5 crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles east of Los Angeles, is also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration….


Industry Calls to Cut Victoria’s Electric Vehicle Tax

The Australian Industry Group, a leading industry association, has lobbied for Victoria’s Labor government to defer its decision to enact an electric vehicle tax, warning that the result will disincentivise the transition to cleaner vehicles. The tax proposed by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is expected to become law by July 1, and will charge zero-emission…


Victoria Becomes First Australian State to Introduce ‘Modest’ Electric Vehicle Tax

The Victorian Labor government is set to become the first Australian state to introduce a new tax on electric vehicles. The proposal has prompted criticism from industry groups, the Greens, and the opposition, who say it’s yet another tax imposed on Victorians. Under the proposed bill introduced by the Victorian Labor government in state Parliament…


EV Chargers Could Be Switched Off Remotely to Reduce Strain on Power Grid

Energy providers could have the option to switch off home EV charging stations to reduce pressure on Queensland’s electricity grid. The proposal is part of the Australian state’s Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM), which provides a framework for the grid’s operation. Section 8 of the QECM proposes that EV charging equipment may be limited or…