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Roadside Assistance in the Time of EVs

At the Queensland Professional Development Forum July 23, Howard Strasser, Head of Technical Training at RACQ, provided insights into how the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming roadside…

Australasian Fleet Management AssociationJuly 31, 2024

Education

Decarbonisation Success Stories: Leading the Charge in Australia

As Australia accelerates its efforts to electrify its vehicle fleet and reduce carbon emissions, several organisations are emerging as leaders in this journey. Three examples of these organisations were featured…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 25, 2024

News

New Zealand Seeks Public Input on Second Emissions Reduction Plan

The New Zealand Government has opened the floor to public consultation on its second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will guide the country’s efforts to cut emissions from 2026 to…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 25, 2024

News

Luxury Utes Tax Loophole Costs Australia $250 Million Annually

A tax loophole is costing Australian taxpayers more than $250 million each year by effectively subsidising large, luxury utes according to a new report from Canberra-based public policy think tank,…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 25, 2024

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

Industry Pushes for FBT Extension for PHEVs As Sales Increase

The automotive industry is urging the government to extend fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) amid increased sales of these cars. The FBT exemption for PHEVs…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 25, 2024

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Singapore Announces New Diesel Car Registration Ban Effective 1 January 2025

Singapore has recently announced that it will cease registering new diesel cars and taxis starting from 1 January 2025. This ban comes five years before all new cars and taxis…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 25, 2024

Education

Industry Insights: Trends, Strides, and Future Projections in Fleet Management

Dr. Steve Nuttall, Director of Fifth Quadrant, delivered a keynote presentation titled "Fleet Insights 2024: Navigating the Road Ahead" at the 2024 Australasian Fleet Education & Leadership Summit, May 2024…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 19, 2024

Electric Vehicles News

Australia to Open First EV Charger and Community Battery Factory

Queensland is set to unveil Australia’s first electric vehicle (EV) charger and community battery factory this August. eLumina’s $20 million facility on the Gold Coast will produce 300 batteries and…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 17, 2024

News

New Zealand Eases Emissions Targets

New Zealand has recently announced that it will be revising Clean Car Importer Standard (formerly called the Clean Car Standard) “to provide the vehicle import market with certainty and ease…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 17, 2024

Electric Vehicles News

E.ON Next Veloce Racing Hydro x Prix Champs

E.ON Next Veloce Racing won back-back victories at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland last weekend. The dynamic duo of Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor showcased their exceptional skills, narrowly…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 17, 2024