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Latest news: Electric vehicles

Zero emission vehicles will be ‘easier and cheaper to access’, ACT Government says

The ACT Government’s new Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy 2022–30 tackles barriers, such as affordability, range, and supply.

Electric vehicles pass the remote road test, ANU says

Electric vehicles can handle the distances required to travel to essential services in remote and regional Australia, a new study from the Australian National University (ANU) has shown.  

ACT leads Australia for electric vehicle incentives

The ACT offers the highest total incentive and the biggest registration discount for electric vehicles of all Australian states and territories, a new report has found.

ACT electric vehicle experience aims to help you make the switch

With petrol prices continuing to rise and government policy expected to change, the ACT Electric Vehicle Association is anticipating the demand for environmentally friendly cars to skyrocket.

CIT opens Canberra’s first electric and hydrogen vehicle workshop

Canberra’s first training program for electric and hydrogen vehicle mechanics is set to begin with the opening of a dedicated workshop at CIT Fyshwick.

Free service to help ACT businesses buy electric vehicles

Many businesses are thinking of buying electric vehicles for their fleet. To help them, the ACT Government has set up an advisory service.

ACT electric vehicle drivers take part in smart charger trial

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in the ACT, Victoria and Tasmania are participating in a ‘smart charger’ trial looking at how home fast-charging technology can potentially reduce their energy costs as well as help manage the additional demands on the electricity grid during peak times.

Used EVs selling above-retail demonstrates government’s failure

The remarkable announcement from Lloyds Auctions today that second-hand electric cars are now selling in Australia for more than their retail price, is testament to the Australian Government's stunning failure to create a healthy and functional EV market, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

Bus mechanics ‘all aboard!’ for reskilling to electric

As the ACT transitions to electric buses, mechanics will learn how to maintain them. The first six will be trained at the CIT next week.

Zero for zero: Interest-free loans for emissions-free electric vehicles

Electric vehicles are too expensive for most of us, but the ACT Government revealed a scheme that makes electric vehicles cheaper.

ACT attitudes towards EV ownership

Most ACT residents say that with climate change, moving towards EV's is important, a survey has found a lot of people see it as "unimportant".

ACT will accelerate transition to electric vehicles

The ACT Government has signed the COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100 per cent zero emission vehicles.

Half of drivers expect to be in electric vehicle by 2030

Almost half the car buyers in Australia see themselves behind the wheel of an electric vehicle in about a decade.

ACT to acquire Australia’s first electric fire truck

The ACT Government’s announcement that it would be acquiring Australia’s first ever electric fire truck in 2022 has been welcomed by the ACT United Firefighters Union.

ACT leads the way for electric vehicles

The ACT continues to lead the nation in electric vehicle policy, according to the Electric Vehicle Council’s report published this week.

New tax to put the brakes on electric vehicle sales

Special taxes on electric cars are likely to put the brakes on sales in Australia, new research has found.

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