Electric vehicle rebates coming back, says federal environment minister / National Observer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:21 pm permalink
The federal government is preparing to reinstate its electric vehicle rebate program, a move aimed at driving cleaner transportation. Environment officials confirmed the revival of the consumer rebate scheme after its earlier suspension, promising fresh details as part of a broader strategy to boost sustainable energy adoption and meet evolving market demands.
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