Tag: Electric Vehicle Council
Behyad Jafari leaves Electric Vehicle Council CEO role
Behyad Jafari, the inaugural chief executive of the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), announced today that he will be stepping down from his role.
Electric vehicles surge into mainstream Australia following record growth
Australia has witnessed a significant leap into the era of electric transport in 2023, marked by rapid growth in both EV sales and charging infrastructure, as revealed in the Australian Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2023 released today.
Australia enters global era with introduction of new vehicle efficiency standards
The Electric Vehicle Council has applauded the Australian federal government for propelling the nation into the international mainstream by initiating New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), promising enhanced options and reduced fuel expenses for Australian drivers.
Electric Vehicle Council CEO urges action to transform Australia from ‘dumping ground’ to EV...
The CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, Behyad Jafari, has sounded a clarion call for Australia to accelerate its transition to an electric vehicle (EV) future.
New report says EV sales to more than double in 2023, but outdated laws...
The Electric Vehicle Council has published its annual State of Electric Vehicles report, revealing that while EV sales are expected to more than double in 2023, Australia will continue to trail behind comparable nations in terms of customer choice unless critical legislative reform is implemented.
Analysis shows strong fuel efficiency standards crucial for reaping $13b gain for Aussies
Australians can save up to $1,200 per year on vehicle operating expenses if the federal government implements strong fuel efficiency standards, according to new modelling commissioned by the Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council.
Australia needs new vehicle efficiency standards to be globally competitive, says EVC CEOÂ
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari, on new research from economics advisory firm Mandala Partners, said a well-designed new vehicle efficiency standard (NVES) is crucial to putting an end to Australia's reputation dumping ground for out-of-date, high-emission vehicles.Â
Australian logistics industry calls for National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
A coalition of representatives from the freight and transport industry has called on the Australian government to develop and implement a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.Â
Australia urged to match US EV move or risk being labelled as the world’s...
Australia's role as the world's dumping ground for outdated, high-emission vehicles will be reinforced if the Albanese Government does not act quickly to catch up with new fuel efficiency regulations as announced by the Biden Administration today, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
NSW EV charging overhaul strengthens state’s position as leader, says EVC
The Government of New South Wales’ pledge to install 30,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2026 solidifies the state's position as one of the best places in Australia to own and drive an EV, the Electric Vehicle Council said Monday.Â
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