Lines of new HiLux utes in a parking lot ahead of distribution. Toyota argues the government’s new emissions standard penalises rural and regional Australians. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lines of new HiLux utes in a parking lot ahead of distribution. Toyota argues the government’s new emissions standard penalises rural and regional Australians.… Continue reading Toyota asks for Australia’s proposed vehicle emissions standard to be watered down
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Tesla quits major Australian auto lobby over its ‘false claims’ about government’s clean car policy
Tesla has written to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries questioning its claims about how the government’s proposed vehicle efficiency standard would affect prices of cars and utes. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters View image in fullscreen Tesla has written to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries questioning its claims about how the government’s proposed vehicle efficiency… Continue reading Tesla quits major Australian auto lobby over its ‘false claims’ about government’s clean car policy
EVs are still too expensive for most Australians – so why are some carmakers and the Coalition standing in the way | Adam Morton
‘About 70% of electric vehicles sold in Australia are just three models: the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3 and BYD Atto 3. Only the BYD sells for less than $50,000.’ Photograph: Thurtell/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen ‘About 70% of electric vehicles sold in Australia are just three models: the Tesla Model Y, Tesla… Continue reading EVs are still too expensive for most Australians – so why are some carmakers and the Coalition standing in the way | Adam Morton
UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the budget was a chance to stimulate demand by halving VAT on new EVs for three years. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the budget was a chance to stimulate demand by halving VAT on new EVs… Continue reading UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years
Cars sold in Australia in 2023 emitted as much CO2 as 156 coalmines, analysis shows
Traffic in Melbourne. The government’s preferred model for a fuel efficiency standard is predicted to deliver a reduction of 369m tonnes of CO2 by 2050. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP View image in fullscreen Traffic in Melbourne. The government’s preferred model for a fuel efficiency standard is predicted to deliver a reduction of 369m tonnes of CO2… Continue reading Cars sold in Australia in 2023 emitted as much CO2 as 156 coalmines, analysis shows
Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan
Tesla has criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for claiming the price of the most popular petrol and diesel cars in Australia would jump by thousands of dollars under the Albanese government’s clean car plan. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP View image in fullscreen Tesla has criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for claiming the… Continue reading Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan
Tata confirms Somerset will be home to £4bn battery factory
A model of Tata’s proposed £4bn battery factory in Bridgwater, Somerset. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/PA View image in fullscreen A model of Tata’s proposed £4bn battery factory in Bridgwater, Somerset. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/PA Tata confirms Somerset will be home to £4bn battery factory Indian conglomerate says gigafactory in Bridgwater will bring about 4,000 jobs to region… Continue reading Tata confirms Somerset will be home to £4bn battery factory
Do electric cars have an air pollution problem?
Some people claim that the shift to electric cars could cause overall air pollution to increase. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/Alamy View image in fullscreen Some people claim that the shift to electric cars could cause overall air pollution to increase. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/Alamy Do electric cars have an air pollution problem? In part seven… Continue reading Do electric cars have an air pollution problem?
Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime
00:00:26 Gone in 20 seconds: Hyundai stolen from residential street – video Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime One London resident watched on CCTV as a thief walked up to his £40,000 car and drove away. Now manufacturers say they are being drawn in to a… Continue reading Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime
Vauxhall’s Luton plant to manufacture electric vans in UK from next year
An electric Vauxhall Vivaro van at a commercial vehicle show in 2021 Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images View image in fullscreen An electric Vauxhall Vivaro van at a commercial vehicle show in 2021 Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images Vauxhall’s Luton plant to manufacture electric vans in UK from next year Owner Stellantis’s decision to invest will safeguard… Continue reading Vauxhall’s Luton plant to manufacture electric vans in UK from next year