Episode 43: In Conversation with Chris Vandestock - EV enthusiast and Victorian ZLEV tax challenge plaintiff
Christopher Vanderstock and co-plaintiff Kathleen Davies are bringing a claim in the High Court of Australia against the State of Victoria to challenge the ZLEV Act. They argue that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional authority to impose such a charge. As Australia begins the slow transition to electrification and states look to increase revenue, This case has important ramifications nationally.
Find out more about the High Court challenge here: https://equitygenerationlawyers.com/cases/vanderstock-v-victoria/
Follow Chris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chrisvanderstock
Timecodes:
0:00: Introduction
01:55: What is the Victorian ZLEV Act?
08:25: How is the EV and PHEV owner charge administered?
10:35: The Commonwealth is supporting Chris's challenge
25:20: What currently excites Chris about the future of electrification in 2022?
29:08: EV news wrap up of the day
Episode 29: EV taxes in Australia, UK plans Green Industrial Revolution and more
On this episode, we talk taxes on electric vehicles, specifically the three Australian states that are proposing to impose an additional tax on drivers of zero emissions and plug in hybrid vehicles, while petrol and diesel vehicles get a free ride.
0'00" - Introduction
1'05" - Three Australian states propose punitive taxes on EVs. What should Australia be doing to incentivise a transition to zero emissions technology? Sign the petition to stop state governments introducing a tax on clean vehicles here: stopthecleanairtax.org.au/
11'45" - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises 'Green Industrial Revolution', moves to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
renewablesnow.com/news/uk-pm-unvei…volution-721253/
www.bbc.com/news/business-50233206
15'08" - US corporates form Zero Emissions Transport Association (ZETA): www.axios.com/electric-vehicle-l…-9951c251bba0.html
17'45" - Tesla set for S&P 500 inclusion in December
19'27" - Rivian opens online orders for US customers, plans future with smaller products for Europe and China markets
20'42" - Honda e wins overall 2021 German Car of the Year Award
21'28"- Movia operating electric ferries in Copenhagen
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