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24.01.2022 TUNE IN: Scott Collie and Mike Stevens chat with the bosses of the Electric Vehicle Council and JET Charge about the future of EVs in Australia.

23.01.2022 The Federal Government's National Strategy for Electric Vehicles announced today might have been fine in 2009 but it's not good enough for Australia in 2019. Read the EVC's thoughts here:

23.01.2022 Australia can learn a lot by joining an international, collaborative effort such as this. While our politicians argue, everyone else is getting on with it.

22.01.2022 EVs will not only save you money but they will also save lives and reduce illnesses such as childhood asthma. Read our latest report to see how EVs can help address some startling facts about air pollution in our streets: https://bit.ly/2JfGY5d

22.01.2022 You wouldn't raise taxes on solar panels, so don't raise them on electric vehicles. The good news is we've been speaking with the NSW ALP about exempting EVs and they're listening and engaging.

22.01.2022 Cancer, asthma and other health problems caused by car pollution kill about 650 people in NSW each year. For this to change, we need to to count these victims in road death tolls with those from car accidents. Read more in our report bit.ly/2JfGY5d

22.01.2022 Consumers are increasingly wanting to own an electric vehicle. 56% of consumers we surveyed would now consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Find more results from our consumer suvey at: https://cutt.ly/StateofEVs2020

21.01.2022 Here are the key details of Labor's game-changing announcement on EVs. Let us know what you think.

21.01.2022 Being popular isn't what matters. Now that's out of the way, look who's more popular than fossil fuel vehicles. #GoMelbourne

21.01.2022 There are now 28 electric vehicle models (passenger) available to buy in Australia - 7 more models available than last year. By the end of 2021 we expect to see a further 6 EV models available for Aussie consumers. For more information, check out our State of EVs report: https://cutt.ly/StateofEVs2020

21.01.2022 E-mobility is Australia's next superstar tech sector. We've already begun leading the world in charging tech; small initial govt support to seed the market domestically will spur an avalanche of private investment and sustainable new jobs.

18.01.2022 For the first time, both major parties in NSW have official EV policy platforms. So who's doing a better job preparing NSW for the EV revolution? You can read some of our thoughts here: https://bit.ly/2RAfERt

18.01.2022 It's no secret that we think our governments should be doing more to support electric vehicles in Australia. So we thought we'd start a scorecard to rate all of the state governments on how they are performing when it comes to EVs. The federal government got an 'F'... Check out https://cutt.ly/StateofEVs2020 to find out what exactly your state is doing for EVs.

18.01.2022 Having no plan on EVs is like Steve Jobs telling you that in 20 years’ time he’s going to create an iPhone and you do nothing about it.

16.01.2022 The announcement of a national EV charging network shows it's time for Australia to back jobs in the our EV industry (EVC statement in comments below)

16.01.2022 Exciting announcement today by Bill Shorten and the ALP to commit to a 50% EV target for new car sales by 2030 under its new national EV policy. This represents a huge shift in Australian EV policy and is something the Electric Vehicle Council has been long fighting for. We need a national EV policy and target to signal to car manufacturers and consumers that Australia is willing and ready to transition to EVs. Other elements of the plan that we know so far includes governm...ent fleet targets, incentives for businesses to purchase EVs, and working with state governments to make buildings EV-ready.

15.01.2022 Hey Victorian government, we noticed you copped a bit of flack for your proposed EV tax. This might explain why.

15.01.2022 Would you rather: a) Live in one of the only developed nations not supporting the EV revolution b) Put together a BJÖRKSNÄS bed without an Allen key

15.01.2022 Another gong for electric vehicles. Cleaner, quieter, smoother, safer EVs are the future.

13.01.2022 What's blue, smooth, and goes all around the world? Hint: it's not the ocean.

13.01.2022 Yesterday we launched our annual State of EVs report! Take a look for data on sales, consumer sentiment, charger numbers, industry development and policy in Australia: https://cutt.ly/StateofEVs2020 Some of the key bits:

13.01.2022 Following Labor's EV policy announcement, commentators scoffed at the idea it could bring back jobs in the sector. Since then we've had three partnerships annou...nced to build EVs in Adelaide. GFG Alliance + Gordon Murray Design ACE EV + Aldom BYD + Evant This sector's best days are in the road ahead. Stay tuned folks.

12.01.2022 Repeat after me: The global EV revolution is a massive opportunity for Australian businesses to generate local, green, and highly skilled jobs.

11.01.2022 How should we improve Australia's fuel security? Start drilling in the Great Australian Bight (as suggested by Resources Minister Matt Canavan) Power our transport with locally generated electricity instead of imported fuel

11.01.2022 This morning the NSW Government announced its electric vehicle policies ahead of the state election. What do you think of these promises?

10.01.2022 With less than 24 hours until the federal election, here's a reminder of the ALP and LNP's EV policies.

09.01.2022 Infrastructure Victoria has called on the Victorian Government to clear the way for the roll out of driverless and zero emissions vehicles to reap unprecedented benefits for the economy, community and environment. The report recommends the State Government take actions to establish a supportive environment for the Victorian fleet to transition to zero emissions technologies.

09.01.2022 "ACT have been Australian EV leaders for some time. Now looking at making their next bulk buy of 40 buses electric. That'll be cleaner air and more pleasant journeys for Canberrans." Behyad Jafari

09.01.2022 Talking about national EV policy is one thing, but how does this actually help you decide if an EV should be your next car purchase? Our cost calculator can help. Try it

08.01.2022 Our CEO Behyad Jafari writes in today's Sydney Morning Herald, about the other (deadlier) road toll, that goes ignored. While 1,224 Australians lost their lives due to vehicle accidents last year, about 1,715 died as a result of vehicle pollution - that's five a day.

08.01.2022 The EV delivery bikes "offer additional carrying capacity" and "added safety and environmental protections". EVs are delivering our mail, now we just need our politicians to deliver some more EV policy!

08.01.2022 Last week we visited the Sydney factory of Custom Bus, one of our members. They're busy building electric buses right here right now. Building buses is complex but this equation isn't: more electric vehicles = more Australian manufacturing and well-paid, green jobs.

07.01.2022 "Singling out electric vehicles with a new tax in the absence of broader reform will tend to dampen uptake when we instead need it to accelerate. Most countries are encouraging EV adoption, not leaning against it." There's no reason it has to be this way. Help us stop the Clean Air Tax: https://stopthecleanairtax.org.au/

07.01.2022 "With air quality in the state worse than ever, Dr Ewald said the NSW government needs to do more to reduce pollution." *cough* Electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions *cough*

05.01.2022 Energy Minister Angus Taylor: electric vehicles take about eight and nine hours to charge. Also Energy Minister Angus Taylor:

04.01.2022 Go, (un)greased lightnin' you're burnin' up the quarter mile! ... and reducing fuel costs and emissions at the same time!

04.01.2022 Aussies and poms might argue about what counts as a beach but we can all agree that an electric vehicle is the best way to get there. Join us for an online panel to find out what Australia can learn from our British friends. Date: Tues 17 Nov 6.30PM AEDT Register here: evc.org.au/UKpanel

02.01.2022 The launch of the Hyundai Ioniq is a huge step forward for EVs in Australia. By bringing in more low cost models, we increase the accessibility of the technology to more Australians. We're seeing industry, consumers and businesses step up, along with State and Local governments. The missing link is decisive action from the federal government to back in the transition to cleaner, safer roads.

01.01.2022 Electric vehicles could prevent up to 2,000 deaths and save 41 megatons of CO2e, if Australian Labor’s 50 per cent Renewable Energy Target for 2030 were to be complemented with a 50 per cent electric vehicle sales target.

01.01.2022 It's with great pleasure that we announce our 2021 Board of Directors and thank outgoing members for their service.

01.01.2022 Did you know 6,718 electric vehicles were sold in Australia last year, representing a 200% increase on 2018? 2020 looks set to be another good year for EVs in Australia, with 3,226 sold in the first half of the year. For more facts and figures check out our latest State of Electric Vehicles report: https://cutt.ly/StateofEVs2020

01.01.2022 Under a 50% Renewable Energy Target, an electric vehicle sales target of at least 50% by 2030 would save 41Mt of CO2e and put Australia on track to reaching zero emissions in transport by 2050.

01.01.2022 The independent government body says electric vehicle support is a "high priority" for the country. The price of EVs is dropping and range is rising. But our leaders are pumping the brakes by not adequately supporting new charging infrastructure.