The New South Wales (NSW) government has positioned itself in the driver’s seat of Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) uptake, steering almost half a billion dollars towards subsidies, tax cuts, and infrastructure as part of its new Electric Vehicle Strategy. The government will spend $490 million (US$370 million) out of its 2021-22 state budget to address…
Victorian Government Criticized for Confusing Electric Vehicles Policies
The Victorian Labor Government has pledged that $46 million (US$36 million) will go to grants encouraging Victorians to purchase zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The funding is part of the Victorian Government’s emissions reduction strategy, which seeks to halve emissions (from 2005 levels) by 2030, aiming for 50 percent of all new vehicle sales by 2030 to…
Victorian Government Criticised for Confusing Electric Vehicles Policies
The Victorian Labor Government has pledged that $46 million (US$36 million) will go to grants encouraging Victorians to purchase zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The funding is part of the Victorian Government’s emissions reduction strategy, which seeks to halve emissions (from 2005 levels) by 2030, aiming for 50 percent of all new vehicle sales by 2030 to…
GM Changes Brand Logo to Highlight EV Future
General Motors on Friday unveiled a new corporate logo, its first major logo change since 1964, as part of a new campaign to accelerate the automaker’s focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The “m” in the new GM logo is a nod to the shape of an electrical plug, the company said. The campaign includes a…
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…
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