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Exclusive: Climate and transport groups argue electric vehicles plan has had little impact in the six months since its release

Recent changes to allow bigger and heavier trucks on Australian roads will see more electric truck trials but experts say permanent reforms are necessary.

Lack of official vehicle efficiency standards blamed for low supplies as demand for electric cars continues to exceed availability

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an EV

Australia's top-selling car maker says it is too early for electric vehicles to replace all cars, arguing some motorists could be left behind in the move.

The latest snapshot of global EV uptake shows "explosive" growth in sales in China, Europe, the US and the UK, while Australia is at risk of being left behind.

Electric vehicle proponents and environmental groups contend laws should be bold in order to get more clean, green cars on the road

The government unveiled its vision to hike Australia's uptake of electric cars, including plans for a long-awaited fuel efficiency standard.

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

Chris Bowen is expected to introduce an EV and vehicle fuel efficiency standards policy this week