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EV FBT Changes Shift Focus to Affordable Electric Vehicles
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (803+ words) The Federal Government has announced significant changes to the Electric Car Discount that will gradually reshape how fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions apply to electric vehicles, with a stronger focus on affordability and long-term sustainability." The Government said the changes…...
Australia's Electric Car Discount: What's Changing and When
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (288+ words) The Albanese Government has announced a series of carefully staged adjustments to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles " a policy known as the Electric Car Discount. While the support remains in place, new rules will focus the…...
Fleet Safety Award: Recognising Organisations That Treat Vehicles as a Workplace
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (594+ words) Fleet News Group has announced the'Safe Fleet Award'as part of the 2026 Fleet News Group Awards program, recognising organisations that take a structured, organisation-wide approach to managing vehicle safety. This award is designed to highlight fleets that treat vehicles as a…...
Genesis Sharpens the Value Equation with Updated GV60
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (745+ words) The refreshed2027 GV60will arrive in Australia in June 2026 with a sharper design, longer driving range and a repositioned price aimed squarely at premium fleet and novated lease buyers looking to step into an electric luxury SUV without crossing key tax thresholds. Genesis…...
WEX Integrates EV Charging into Motorpass Platform to Simplify Mixed-Fleet Management
2+ week, 2+ day ago (870+ words) WEX has launched a new capability for Australian fleets that brings fuel and electric vehicle (EV) charging together in a single payments and reporting platform, signalling another step in the shift toward managing mixed fleets more efficiently. The global payments…...
NSW targets fleet electrification with $100 million EV Strategy
3+ week, 4+ day ago (711+ words) The NSW Government has released an updated Electric Vehicle Strategy that places fleet electrification, charging infrastructure and workforce capability at the centre of its transport decarbonisation plan. Backed by $100 million in funding, the strategy focuses on practical measures designed to…...
EV fleet adoption moves from planning to implementation
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (945+ words) For several years, conversations about electric vehicles in fleet operations centred on preparation. Organisations knew EVs were coming, but most activity focused on learning, trialling and planning rather than making large-scale changes. That mindset is now shifting. According to Origin…...
Hydrogen Fuel Cells: The Electric Vehicle Some EV Fans Forgot About
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1103+ words) Scroll through social media whenever hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are mentioned and you'll usually find the same chorus in the comments section: Hydrogen is dead. Or the slightly more technical version: It's inefficient compared to batteries. The irony is delicious....
bp pulse to Build 24-Bay EV Charging Hub at Melbourne Airport
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (481+ words) bp pulse has broken ground on its first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Australia, with a 24-bay site at Melbourne Airport planned for completion in 2026. Set within the Melbourne Airport precinct, the new charging hub will feature a…...
Australia's First Off-Site Electric Truck Charging Hub Opens in Sydney
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (628+ words) A new shared charging model for electric trucks has launched in Sydney, offering fleets access to high-capacity infrastructure without the need to build their own depot facilities. The collaboration between Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) and Zenob" has delivered Australia's first…...