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“Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

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The Minister for Climate change and Energy and the Minister for Transport have announced the government will introduce its New Vehicle Emissions Standard by 1 January 2025, but will be consulting on the final design for another month The post “Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard appeared first on The Driven. (..)

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Researchers develop map of lithium distribution and concentration across Australia

Green Car Congress

A new study by a team from the University of Sydney and Geoscience Australia has mapped the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country. 2023) “Digital soil mapping of lithium in Australia,” Earth Syst. Resources Ng, W., Minasny, B.,

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“Time for talk is done:” Australia urged to follow tough US vehicle standards

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Australian government urged to follow the US government's strong fuel efficiency standards to avoid climate catastrophe and improve the health of millions of Australians. The post “Time for talk is done:” Australia urged to follow tough US vehicle standards appeared first on The Driven.

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ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135-million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

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Australia introduces new Fuel Efficiency Standard to drive EV uptake

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The Australian Government has announced a new Fuel Efficiency Standard to increase the uptake of electric vehicles nationwide. The post Australia introduces new Fuel Efficiency Standard to drive EV uptake appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Australia is about to make a big push into electric vehicles

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Australia has long been among the less developed countries in the world in terms of electric vehicles, and now the country is finally going to make a push in this area. The new regulations will go some way to addressing Australia’s lagging position in electric vehicle development.

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Tesla says Aussie car lobby group is attempting to delay climate action

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Tesla says an Australian automotive industry lobby group is attempting to delay climate action by making false claims about the government’s clean car policy. The FCAI has several members that have ambitious climate goals, including Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover.

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