Australia needs to begin planning for the future of electric cars, according to the Australian Energy Market Commission. In an issues paper released today, the commission states Australia has an opportunity to plan ahead to best utilise the technology and calls on industry stakeholders to provide feedback on the current market, so they can better […]
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The UK has pledged to ban the sale of all petrol, diesel and hybrid cars within 15 years – five years ahead of their initial 2040 deadline. The shorter timeline was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of the launch for the 2020 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), to be held in November. And
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futurThe future for convenience stores is tech-focussed, customised and environmentally sustainable according to research group Nielsen. Releasing a summary of their top seven predictions earlier this month, Neilsen’s SVP of retail and US industry relations Jeff Williams has set out the seven trends he believes will shape the industry’s future. Among his top picks is
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Press release and update provided by Roy Morgan. More than half (52.2%) of Australian drivers would now seriously consider buying a hybrid vehicle, up from 48.8% over the last year. Fully electric vehicles are also showing increased interest, up from 31.6% 12 months ago to 36.2% currently. This has now resulted in the overall consideration
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The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) has revealed that a leaked official report said financial incentives are the best way to encourage the purchase of electric cars.
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The Greens have unveiled a policy to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, while simultaneously making the price of electric cars more affordable.
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As electric vehicles begin to have more of a presence in Australia, it is important for C-stores to consider the impact that this could have on their retail offerings.
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China has indicated it wants to ban new petrol and diesel engines in a move that follows France and the UK.
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The arrival of three Toyota Mirai fuel cell-vehicles in Australia is expected to kick-start an industry conversation.
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Caltex to pilot new store model over the next 12 months as half year profit drops.
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