Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025
PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU
Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard watered-down for utes, vans and off-road SUVs
Federal Government to weaken emissions targets for utes, vans and ladder-frame SUVs in proposed fuel-efficiency standard following industry feedback
What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?
Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards
America reveals new emissions rules, Australian industry asks for similar concessions
Just hours after the Biden government’s EPA announced its new and more lenient emissions reduction targets, the FCAI is asking Australia’s govt to show the same consideration
NVES: Aussies want cleaner, money saving cars – Climate Council
New poll finds Aussies want cars that use less fuel, emit less greenhouse gases, and save them $$$.
NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee
Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position
Polestar leaves Australia’s new-car lobby group following Tesla exit
Electric vehicle specialist Polestar has joined Tesla in quitting the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in protest of its fuel-efficiency standard position
Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers
Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow
Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard may not increase car prices as far as industry has Suggested
Car brands support NVES. FCAI not so much.
Opinion: Should Australia's best-selling vehicle pay more than its fair share?
Heaven forbid we tax the dual cab
France to hit combustion cars with higher parking fees
Paris to sting heavy cars with triple-rate parking costs
Unpacking Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard: What does it mean for you?
What options do we have for Australia's upcoming fuel efficiency standards?
Can you check if you've been caught by a speed camera?
You've just experienced that sinking feeling that you may have fallen foul of a speed camera. Is there a way to see if you'll actually be fined?
Would congestion pricing work in Australia?
New road-user charges are being considered to ease the traffic nightmare holding up our busiest roads, but would it really help?
Politics and safety policy: The deadliest piece of the road toll
The problem with putting politicians in charge of road safety is that we end up with politics, not policy
Would you pay less for fewer ANCAP stars?
Would you buy a car if it was more affordable but didn’t have a five-star safety rating?
Victoria refunds $7 million to EV owners following 'unconstitutional' tax – UPDATE
Electric vehicle owners in Victoria will be refunded with interest after state-based zero-emission vehicle taxes were declared “invalid”
Why do petrol prices keep going up, and how is it decided?
It's a mystery to most of us. The scream and bash on the steering wheel type of mystery – just how is the price of fuel determined in Australia?
Tougher emissions standards mandated for Australian new cars from 2025
Euro 6d noxious pollution limits coming to newly-introduced vehicles from December 2025, fuel quality rules also tightened
What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?
Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too
Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney's latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too
Why EVs rarely charge as fast as they can
Despite car brands claiming fast charging capabilities, most public charging stations are limited to 50kW. Why?