The high growth of electric vehicles will play a large role in significant grid changes, and in decreasing emissions.
Electric Vehicles
Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs
Strict standards for inverters that control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging are on their way.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
Angus Taylor’s EV and transport plan will present false narrative on “choice”
The Australian government’s upcoming EV transport strategy will probably be more of the same: vague tech investments instead of real, consumer-focused change.
Western Australia offers royalty deal to lithium producers facing low prices
Western Australia seeks to support state’s lithium producers, offering a temporary royalty rebate while global prices remain low.
Victoria petrol and diesel cars to get ICE-y reception in EV parking spots
Combustion engine and non-pluggable hybrid vehicles will be fined if found parking in electric car parking spots.
NSW and ACT ministers play it cool on electric car tax
Senior ministers in NSW and the ACT extinguish ideas of following other states in adding an EV tax, a move that is at odds with other jurisdictions around the world.
Energy Insiders Podcast: EV taxes, big batteries and green hydrogen
We talk to UQ’s EV specialist Jake Whitehead about the impact of the proposed electric vehicle road tax, and look at the contest of ideas between NSW and Canberra, and more big battery and green hydrogen announcements.
EV tax will smash electric vehicle sales and lift emissions, UQ study finds
University of Queensland research into effect of taxing electric vehicles finds without introducing buying incentives will slash sales by 25% and increase emissions by 40%.
Webinar Transcript: The EV transition – How to charge your EV at home & on the road
Transcript from the EV Transition Webinar on How to charge your EV at home & on the road with NSW energy minister Matt Kean.