Australia is taxing consumers who refuse to burn fossil fuels, according to Renew Economy. First, it was the carbon price that was world-leading — then trashed to please those who think climate change is a hoax. Then there was the possibility of introducing
The US is far from the only country that has backwards-looking policies in regard to electric vehicles. Robyn Denholm, who became the Chair of Tesla’s board in 2018 after the SEC forced Elon Musk to relinquish the position, recently expressed disappointment about the politics of EVs in her native Australia.
Consumer interest in electric vehicles is rapidly growing Down Under. The latest report from Aussie EV industry group the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) describes major increases in the number of consumers that are researching and/or considering buying EVs.
UK-based billionaire Sanjeev Gupta is looking to buy equipment from and use part of the old Holden factory in South Australia to create an electric vehicle production line. That would be a significant part of remarkable transformation of Australia’s car industry and economy.
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Australian electric utility company AGL will be offering a flat AUS$1 a day for all-you-can-do electric vehicle charging to customers with one of the company’s smart meters, according to recent reports. The new offer was announced by AGL CEO Andy Vesey at the recent … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new Australian startup, by the name of Red Automotive Technologies, is planning to develop and release an off-road electric SUV with a single-charge range of +200 kilometers, according to recent reports. The model is expected to retail for around $85,000 if things go according … [continued]
This article originally appeared on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath. A world-first trial using Australian-developed electric vehicle charging smart technology has found that it can help to halve electric vehicle drivers’ charging costs, while also optimising utility network performance. Using technology called ChargeIQ, the project – which was led by Victoria’s … [continued]
