Australian motorists are being warned oil market volatility triggered by the Iran conflict is far from over. EV uptake is increasing, but Ampol’s chief executive says liquid fuels are still crucial, all on the back of the federal government’s temporary fuel tax relief ending early next month.
Australia has been ranked 19th out of 25 countries in a new global index assessing how well nations support electric vehicle ownership, with limited public charging infrastructure and the absence of national EV incentives identified as key barriers.
Australia’s fleet sector has a significant opportunity to lift its use of connected-vehicle technology, according to Geotab founder and CEO Neil Cawse, who sees the market as behind North America and Europe in several key areas.
COMBINED half-year sales results published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council, and compiled by GoAuto, show a significant shift not only in new-vehicle sales volume but also in the brands represented at the top of the Australian new car sales ladder.
Selling petrol is becoming less profitable in Australia, says Ampol’s CEO, but there’s money to be made in electric vehicle charging.
Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle through a novated lease? The Kia EV4 Air could be one of the most compelling new options for salary packaging, thanks to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption available on eligible battery electric vehicles.
For many organisations, vehicle procurement, maintenance and fleet management have traditionally been viewed as operational responsibilities. The new Master Code of Practice under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) makes it clear that these activities are also fundamental Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
