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Will the new electric vehicle strategy put more EVs on the road, and how much will they cost?

You can expect many more EVs on the road in the coming years if the government imposes carbon emission caps on car makers. But how many more people will buy EVs, and will they be cheaper?

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Labor’s electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard and battery recycling

Policy contains no new incentives to buy EVs but does aim to improve charging infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

With emissions cap for car makers on the table, motor industry urges government to be 'ambitious'

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

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Labor’s ‘quite ambitious’ electric vehicle strategy expected to be released this week

Chris Bowen is expected to introduce an EV and vehicle fuel efficiency standards policy this week

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s high-polluting utes spark calls to change fuel-efficiency laws

Climate Council report says carmakers funnelling their least efficient utes to Australia due to lack of fuel-efficiency standards

The Guardian - AU

Rising ute sales cause surge in carbon emissions

'Has to change': Aussies’ unwavering love for utes could throw a wrench in the country’s efforts to combat climate change.

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Why EV conversions could become more mainstream for classic cars through to 4WD utes

From classic cars to 4WD utes, Noah Wasmer wants EV conversions to become mainstream.

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Drivers could save $11.2 billion with EU efficiency standards

Drivers could save a combined $11.2 billion on fuel over five years if the Government adopted a Fuel Efficiency Standard similar to the European Union's.

The New Daily

Calls for fuel efficiency standards in Australia

The Electric Vehicle Council has renewed calls for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards in Australia following its success in New Zealand.

AAP

'Overwhelming' support for big electric vehicle change

Motoring bodies, lobby groups, businesses and community organisations "overwhelmingly" support a big change to electric vehicle policy, an analysis indicates.

AAP

How to reduce petrol consumption in your car and slash fuel bills

Research suggests 76% of drivers could be doing more to improve fuel efficiency – meaning millions might actually be able to reduce how much they are spending filling up

Wales Online

Speed limits to be cut to 20mph throughout Manchester

Manchester council says the decision to drop speed limits across the city is primarily for public health reasons, citing benefits such as less pollution, better fuel efficiency and fewer crashes

Manchester Evening News

EV revolution: ‘Massive increase’ on our roads, but a slow uptake compared to overseas

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to mirror the growth of mobile devices and other technology in the coming years, according to an EV advocate.

The New Daily

Call to ban petrol car sales by 2035

A ban on petrol cars by 2035 and "world-class" fuel efficiency standards will be needed if Australia is to meet its net-zero target, a report warns.

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The Guardian - AU

Labor’s EV strategy won’t immediately fix Australia’s supply problems, experts say

Until a fuel efficiency standard is introduced, supply will be prioritised to Europe, the US and the UK

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Electric utes are finally being shipped to Australia. They're about to boom in popularity, report predicts

Australians have been told that electric utes will never work – and even that they don’t exist. Now, with the first models about to arrive in the country, a report predicts they're going to boom in popularity among fleet managers and tradies.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas aircraft are now almost 15 years old on average – what happened? And does it matter?

In 2006, the average age of aircraft in the national carrier’s fleet was just eight years, but delayed purchases mean the fleet is now older than its competitors

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Government scrambles to make electric vehicles more affordable to help meet emissions targets

While the world transitions to electric vehicles at cruising speed, Australia hasn't touched the accelerator. However, with emissions targets looming, the federal government wants to speed things up.

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Changes needed to drive electric car use

The federal government has released a discussion paper on improving the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia, where new sales are relatively low.

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These Are The Best Used Cars For Teens Under $25,000: Study

Based on safety, reliability, and fuel efficiency.

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Climate Council outlines 10 steps to beat government's 43pc emissions reduction target

A report from the Climate Council says the government's 2030 emissions target is too low, and that there are 10 areas we need to focus on to speed up our approach to net-zero.

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Toyota ranked last among world's top vehicle manufacturers for climate performance

Toyota comes last for the second year in a row in a report from Greenpeace, which ranks the largest 10 global car makers on their climate change performance.

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct?

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Conversation

The road to new fuel efficiency rules is filled with potholes. Here's how Australia can avoid them

Last week, federal Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen officially put fuel efficiency standards on the national agenda, saying the measure would reduce transport emissions and encourage electric vehicle uptake.

Daily Mirror

Halfords launch £30 fuel efficiency pack to help motorists save on petrol

Constantly running low on fuel and can't afford to top it up? We have just the hack for you

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