August 2022

Pressure mounted on government and industry in August, as debates over fuel efficiency standards, EV self-regulation, and the car industry's secret emissions plans all came to a head. EVs and solar power were framed as foundational to Australia's renewable superpower ambitions, and a study found EV ownership could save drivers $1,300 per year. On the quirky side, a used Tesla Model 3 was found selling for $91,000 — more than a new one — underscoring the intense demand and limited supply squeezing the Australian EV market.

Electric car-ready homes will help firm up the power grid, Ed Husic saystheguardian.com
World EV road trip reveals an Australian market in the slow lanetheguardian.com
The Eight best Electric utes heading to Australiacarsguide.com.au
Power transfer: Why ute-loving Aussies are finally demanding electric carssmh.com.au
The Australian charger company poised to ‘electrify’ US transportationsmh.com.au
EVs and solar just the start of becoming renewable superpower, says Cannon-Brookesreneweconomy.com.au
Ford’s transformation-driven job cuts come to Australiawhichcar.com.au
Bank Australia to steer customers towards electric vehicles with halt to loans for fossil fuel cars in 2025theguardian.com
Bowen revs up debate on fuel efficiency standardssmh.com.au
Switching to an EV 'could save car owners $1300 a year' says studywhichcar.com.au
Transition to EVs will need a shock to meet climate targetsthepoint.net.au
Electric Bushmaster could secure the combat vehicle's future in Bendigo and lock in local jobsabc.net.au
EV industry self-regulation not a pollution solutionsmh.com.au
Revealed: car industry’s secret emissions plan would slow electric vehicle uptakesmh.com.au
USED TESLA MODEL 3 SELLS FOR $91,000 IN AUSTRALIA – MORE EXPENSIVE THAN NEW CARgizchina.com

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July marked a significant moment for Australian EV policy, with the federal government announcing electric vehicle incentives and Canberra committing to ban new petrol cars by 2035. Tesla's footprint was expanding rapidly, with the prospect of doubling electric cars on Australian roads to 50,000, while motoring clubs moved to double the size of the Chargefox charging network. Commercial electrification also advanced, with plans for electric bus manufacturing and Australia's largest electric delivery fleet showcasing a broader shift beyond the passenger car market.

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