Whoever wins the election needs to fix Australia’s manufacturing sector. Here’s how they can do it
A coordinated and targeted national industry policy on manufacturing needs to favour long-term planning over a short-term, scattergun approach.
How electrifying Australia would give SMEs an abundance of opportunities
Electrifying Australia would lead to lower costs for small businesses, greater economic demand and significant export opportunities, writes Saul Griffith.
‘Increasingly stupid’: Coalition’s reluctance to cash in on EVs slammed by Labor
A new report from the Carmichael Centre suggests Australia faces an enormous manufacturing opportunity in reviving the car industry with EVs.
Australian businesses to save money by using electric trucks, report finds
A new report from the Australian Trucking Association found electrifying Australia's trucks would see transport costs and the cost of goods for consumers and businesses tumble.
Inside the Tinderverse, and why Jack Dorsey’s exit is a welcomed one
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Rivian and Tesla’s software enriched cars are breaking open the ownership model
Just like a mobile phone, a Rivian vehicle comes with multiple pre-installed systems — kind of like phone apps. They can be updated and upgraded as part of your Rivian subscription.
The easy, tax-free way Australia can cut the cost of electric vehicles
Introducing international-grade emissions standards would not require a tax and would not require a tax concession. It would merely require regulations of the kind in place elsewhere.
Morrison’s new $500 million fund for low-emissions tech to enable investment in CCS
Scott Morrison has pledged $500 million towards a new $1 billion fund to promote investment in Australian companies to develop low-emissions technologies.
Morrison unveils EV policy: What’s in it for startups and SMEs?
The plans focus on private sector partnerships to boost electric vehicle adoption. While some business owners welcome the move, others say more should be done.
Australia’s $540 million Business Growth Fund makes first investment in Hunter Valley battery maker
A clean energy technology company based in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales has become the first company to secure investment from the $540 million Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF).
Top economists back government measures to boost uptake of electric cars
Australia’s top economists overwhelmingly back government measures to speed the transition to electric cars in order to meet emission reduction targets.
Australia’s trucking industry is making moves to go electric. Will everyday cars be next?
As electric vehicle researchers, we think swappable batteries could work well for trucking — but are perhaps less suitable for everyday electric cars.
