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Enough of the nonsense. Time for peanut gallery to quit its fear campaign against clean cars
The peanut gallery continues to churn out misinformation on the government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES). I think most Australians have better things to focus their attention on, but it’s important we continue to correct the record: The government’s proposed standard is technology neutral. It does not preference any technology over another. It provides no bonuses for EVs, hybrids, etc. This is what the Federal Coalition + car industry asked for.
Enough of the nonsense. Time for peanut gallery to quit its fear campaign against clean cars
The peanut gallery continues to churn out misinformation on the government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES). I think most Australians have better things to focus their attention on, but it’s important we continue to correct the record: The government’s proposed standard is technology neutral. It does not preference any technology over another. It provides no bonuses for EVs, hybrids, etc. This is what the Federal Coalition + car industry asked for.
The Driven
Unsurprisingly, the EV FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) is being run again by those hell bent on ICE vehicles, all of which produce carcinogenic pollution, being kept in our national fleet forever so Australians are forced to remain dependent on expensive foreign fuel. It’s time for a Fact Check. Fact #1: Fuel excise DOES NOT directly fund our roads. Fuel excise goes into the same bucket as the income tax we pay.
Fact Check: FUD runs wild after High Court ruling against EV road tax
Unsurprisingly, the EV FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) is being run again by those hell bent on ICE vehicles, all of which produce carcinogenic pollution, being kept in our national fleet forever so Australians are forced to remain dependent on expensive foreign fuel. It’s time for a Fact Check. Fact #1: Fuel excise DOES NOT directly fund our roads. Fuel excise goes into the same bucket as the income tax we pay.
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Striking the right balance: the role of hydrogen in a net zero economy
In our recently published paper in Sustainable Earth Reviews, we outline the reality that electrification has already surpassed many of the ‘hyped’ hydrogen applications. Renewable power and batteries have rapidly dropped in costs as shown by the recent IPCC Mitigation Report and these technologies offer cheap options for decarbonizing the economy.
Australia could rapidly shift to clean transport with a strategy-so we put this plan together
Australia has no clear strategy to decarbonise transport. That's a problem, because without a plan, our take-up of clean technologies like electric cars, trucks and buses is slow. It's stopping us from meeting our climate commitments. And it leaves us paying exorbitant prices for imported oil at the fuel pump, as well as in the cost of groceries and services. The good news?
Australia could rapidly shift to clean transport - if we had a strategy. So we put this plan together
Australia has no clear strategy to decarbonise transport. That’s a problem, because without a plan, our take-up of clean technologies like electric cars, trucks and buses is slow. It’s stopping us from meeting our climate commitments. And it leaves us paying exorbitant prices for imported oil at the fuel pump, as well as in the cost of groceries and services. The good news?
How do the major parties rate on climate policies? We asked 5 experts
Poll after poll suggests climate change is one of the most pressing issues for Australian voters. Of the 10,000 people who responded to The Conversation’s #SetTheAgenda poll, more than 60% picked climate change as the issue most impacting their lives. And yet, climate change has barely been discussed by either major party in this election campaign so far.
IPCC Says the Tools to Stop Catastrophic Climate Change Are in Our Hands, Here’s How to Use Them
Humanity still has time to arrest catastrophic global warming, and has the tools to do so quickly and cheaply, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found. The latest IPCC assessment report, the world’s definitive stocktake of action to minimise climate change, shows a viable path to halving global emissions by 2030. This outlook is much more favourable than in earlier assessments, made possible by tremendous reductions in the cost of clean energy technologies.
'A viable path to halving global emissions by 2030': Key findings in the IPCC report
Humanity still has time to arrest catastrophic global warming – and has the tools to do so quickly and cheaply, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found. The latest IPCC assessment report, the world’s definitive stocktake of action to minimise climate change, shows a viable path to halving global emissions by 2030. This outlook is much more favourable than in earlier assessments, made possible by tremendous reductions in the cost of clean energy technologies.
IPCC says the tools to stop catastrophic climate change are in our hands. Here's how to use them
Humanity still has time to arrest catastrophic global warming – and has the tools to do so quickly and cheaply, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found. The latest IPCC assessment report, the world’s definitive stocktake of action to minimise climate change, shows a viable path to halving global emissions by 2030. This outlook is much more favourable than in earlier assessments, made possible by tremendous reductions in the cost of clean energy technologies.
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle for your next car? Here's the market outlook and what to consider
As petrol prices soar and climate change impacts make themselves felt, many people are likely wondering if their next car should be a fully electric vehicle. Yes, the upfront costs are generally higher – but what does the future hold? Will prices fall in coming years and what costs do you need to factor into your decision?
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle for your next car? Here's the market outlook and what to consider Original
As petrol prices soar and climate change impacts make themselves felt, many people are likely wondering if their next car should be a fully electric vehicle. Yes, the upfront costs are generally higher – but what does the future hold? Will prices fall in coming years and what costs do you need to factor into your decision?
As the world surges ahead on electric vehicle policy, the Morrison government's new strategy leaves Australia idling in the garage
The Morrison government will today announce its long-awaited electric vehicle strategy, coinciding with COP26 climate change talks underway in Glasgow. The new policy contains some welcome new funding, but is largely notable for what it omits. In a welcome move, the government has allocated an additional A$250 million for electric vehicles, primarily aimed at charging infrastructure.
EVs are the future, but Australia's policy patchwork is stalling them
In the absence of national leadership from the Australian government on electric vehicle (EV) policy, state and territory governments have been left to their own devices to fill this policy void. This is not all bad.
The US jumps on board the electric vehicle revolution, leaving Australia in the dust
The Morrison government on Friday released a plan to reduce carbon emissions from Australia’s road transport sector. Controversially, it ruled out consumer incentives to encourage electric vehicle uptake. The disappointing document is not the electric vehicle jump-start the country sorely needs. In contrast, the United States has recently gone all-in on electric vehicles.
The US jumps on board the electric vehicle revolution, leaving Australia in the dust
The Morrison government on Friday released a plan to reduce carbon emissions from Australia’s road transport sector. Controversially, it ruled out consumer incentives to encourage electric vehicle uptake. The disappointing document is not the electric vehicle jump-start the country sorely needs. In contrast, the United States has recently gone all-in on electric vehicles.
Amid the hydrogen hype, climate experts reveal what what will actually work
For 50 years hydrogen has been championed as a clean-burning gas that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The idea of a “hydrogen economy” is now enjoying a new wave of enthusiasm — but it is not a silver bullet. Amid the current hydrogen hype, there is little discussion about when the technology can realistically become commercially viable or the best ways it can be used to cut emissions. Australia must use hydrogen intelligently and strategically.
Time to get real: amid the hydrogen hype, let's talk about what will actually work
By Jake Whitehead, The University of Queensland; Peter Newman, Curtin University, and Thomas Bräunl, University of Western Australia For 50 years hydrogen has been championed as a clean-burning gas that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The idea of a “hydrogen economy” is now enjoying a new wave of enthusiasm — but it is not a silver bullet.
amid the hydrogen hype, let's talk about what will actually work
For 50 years hydrogen has been championed as a clean-burning gas that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The idea of a “hydrogen economy” is now enjoying a new wave of enthusiasm — but it is not a silver bullet. Amid the current hydrogen hype, there is little discussion about when the technology can realistically become commercially viable, or the best ways it can be used to cut emissions. Australia must use hydrogen intelligently and strategically.
In a world-first, Australian university builds its own solar farm to offset 100% of its electricity use
Limiting global warming to well below 2℃ this century carbon emissions to reach net-zero by around 2050. Australian households have done much to support the transition via rooftop solar investments. Now it’s time for organizations to take a more serious role. The University of Queensland’s efforts to reduce its electricity emissions provides one blueprint. Last week UQ opened a 64-megawatt solar farm at Warwick in the state’s southeast.
In a world first, Australian university builds own solar farm to offset 100% of its electricity use
Limiting global warming to well below 2℃ this century carbon emissions to reach net zero by around 2050. Australian households have done much to support the transition via rooftop solar investments. Now it’s time for organisations to take a more serious role. The University of Queensland’s efforts to reduce its electricity emissions provides one blueprint. Last week UQ opened a 64 megawatt solar farm at Warwick in the state’s southeast.
A pretty good start but room for improvement: 3 experts rate Australia’s emissions technology plan
By Jake Whitehead, The University of Queensland; Chris Greig, and Simon Smart, The University of Queensland Energy Minister Angus Taylor yesterday released his government’s emissions reduction technology plan, setting out priorities for meeting Australia’s climate targets while growing the economy. The long-awaited Technology Investment Roadmap examined more than 140 technologies for potential investment between now and 2050.
A pretty good start but room for improvement: 3 experts rate Australia's emissions technology plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor yesterday released his government’s emissions reduction technology plan, setting out priorities for meeting Australia’s climate targets while growing the economy. The long-awaited Technology Investment Roadmap examined more than 140 technologies for potential investment between now and 2050. They include electric vehicles, biofuels, batteries, hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture and storage.
Good start, but room for improvement: Experts rate Australia's emissions technology plan
The University of Queensland’s 78 megawatt solar farm at Warwick. Credit: Jake Whitehead, Chris Greig and Simon Smart Energy Minister Angus Taylor yesterday released his government's emissions reduction technology plan, setting out priorities for meeting Australia's climate targets while growing the economy. The long-awaited Technology Investment Roadmap examined more than 140 technologies for potential investment between now and 2050.
3 experts rate Australia's emissions technology plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor yesterday released his government’s emissions reduction technology plan, setting out priorities for meeting Australia’s climate targets while growing the economy. The long-awaited Technology Investment Roadmap examined more than 140 technologies for potential investment between now and 2050. They include electric vehicles, biofuels, batteries, hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture and storage.
Wrong Way, Go Back: A Proposed New Tax On Electric Vehicles Is A Bad Idea
Image: Tesla In recent years, false claims have circulated that electric vehicles are “breaking our roads” because they don’t use fuel and so their drivers don’t pay fuel excise. Heeding such concerns, both the Victorian and New South Wales governments are reportedly considering a new tax for electric vehicles. It follows a report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia which recommended a per-kilometre tax for electric vehicles.
Wrong way, go back: a proposed new tax on electric vehicles is a bad idea
In recent years, false claims have circulated that electric vehicles are “breaking our roads” because they don’t use fuel and so their drivers don’t pay fuel excise. Heeding such concerns, both the Victorian and New South Wales governments are reportedly considering a new tax for electric vehicles. It follows a report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia which recommended a per-kilometre tax for electric vehicles.
Wrong way, go back: a proposed new tax on electric vehicles is a bad idea
In recent years, false claims have circulated that electric vehicles are “breaking our roads” because they don’t use fuel and so their drivers don’t pay fuel excise. Heeding such concerns, both the Victorian and New South Wales governments are reportedly considering a new tax for electric vehicles. It follows a report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia which recommended a per-kilometre tax for electric vehicles. Read more: Don't trust the environmental hype about electric vehicles?
Our transport system needs fixing, but a tax on electric vehicles isn't the solution
In recent years, false claims have circulated that electric vehicles are "breaking our roads" because they don't use fuel and so their drivers don't pay fuel excise. Heeding such concerns, both the Victorian and New South Wales governments are reportedly considering a new tax for electric vehicles. It follows a report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia which recommended a per-kilometre tax for electric vehicles.
Down Under, Electric Vehicle Misinformation Muddies the Debate
Despite the overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental, and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia. An article in The Australian recently claimed that on the east coast, electric vehicles are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than their petrol counterparts. The findings were largely attributed to Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power to charge electric vehicles.
The Truth About Electric Vehicle Emissions
Despite the overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia. An article in The Australian recently claimed that on the east coast electric vehicles are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than their petrol counterparts. The findings were largely attributed to Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power to charge electric vehicles.
Clean, green machines: the truth about electric vehicle emissions
Despite the overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia. An article in The Australian recently claimed that on the east coast electric vehicles are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than their petrol counterparts. The findings were largely attributed to Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power to charge electric vehicles.
Clean, green machines: the truth about electric vehicle emissions
Thu Sep 5 Written by Jake Whitehead, Research Fellow, The University of Queensland Despite the overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia. An article in The Australian recently claimed that on the east coast electric vehicles are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than their petrol counterparts.
Clean, green machines: the truth about electric vehicle emissions
Despite the overwhelming evidence that electric vehicle technology can deliver significant economic, environmental and health benefits, misinformation continues to muddy the public debate in Australia. An article in The Australian recently claimed that on the east coast electric vehicles are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than their petrol counterparts. The findings were largely attributed to Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power to charge electric vehicles.
Landmark deal: Toyota to make pure electric cars by joining forces with Subaru
Source: Toyota Japanese carmakers Toyota and Subaru have announced they will team up to develop an electric drivetrain platform for pure battery electric vehicles (BEV), starting with a C-Class SUV that each carmaker will sell with their own badges. It’s yet another partnering of might as legacy carmakers around the world take stock of the obvious: electric cars are happening, and are not going to go away – and it will be more cost effective to make then together.
Australians could have saved over $1 billon in fuel if car emissions standards were introduced 3 years ago
Legislative action regarding vehicle emissions is overdue, and needs urgent attention by the federal government. Credit: Shutterstock When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind international best practice on fuel efficiency. Road transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and represented 16% of Australia's total carbon dioxide emissions in 2000, growing to 21% in 2016.
Petrol prices in Australia should be 30% cheaper than they are
When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind international best practice on fuel efficiency. Road transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and represented 16 per cent of Australia’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2000, growing to 21 per cent in 2016. Total CO2 emissions from road transport increased by almost 30 per cent in the period 2000 to 2016.
Australians could have saved over $1 billion in fuel if car emissions standards were introduced 3 years ago
When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind international best practice on fuel efficiency. Road transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and represented 16% of Australia’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2000, growing to 21% in 2016. Total CO₂ emissions from road transport increased by almost 30% in the period 2000-16.
Australians could have saved over $1 billon in fuel if car emissions standards were introduced 3 years ago
When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind international best practice on fuel efficiency. Road transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and represented 16% of Australia’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2000, growing to 21% in 2016. Total CO₂ emissions from road transport increased by almost 30% in the period 2000-16.
Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption
Move aside, electric cars; another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75 percent. Other countries are already planning for 100 percent electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades. Australia relies heavily on air transport.
Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption
Jake Whitehead & Michael Kane | 30 April 2019 Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75%. Other countries are already planning for 100% electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades.
Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption
Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75%. Other countries are already planning for 100% electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades. Australia relies heavily on air transport.
Electric aircraft aren't far off, but we need to prepare
Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75 per cent. Other countries are already planning for 100 per cent electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades. Australia relies heavily on air transport.
Get Set for Take-Off in Electric Aircraft, the Next Transport Disruption
Australia relies heavily on air transport. The country has the most domestic airline seats per person in the world. We have also witnessed flight passenger numbers doubleover the past 20 years. Infrastructure projects are typically planned 20 or more years ahead. This makes it more important than ever that we start to adopt a disruptive lens in planning. It's time to start accounting for electric aviation if we are to capitalise on its potential economic and environmental benefits.
Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption
Possible short-haul electric aircraft ranges of 500km and 1,000km around Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Credit: Author provided Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75%.
Forget cars — electric planes will be the next major transport disruption
Posted April 24, 2019 14:31:21 Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75 per cent. Other countries are already planning for 100 per cent electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades.
Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption
Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in the next decade is being ignored in current Australian transport infrastructure debates: electric aviation. Electric aircraft technology is rapidly developing locally and overseas, with the aim of potentially reducing emissions and operating costs by over 75%. Other countries are already planning for 100% electric short-haul plane fleets within a couple of decades. Australia relies heavily on air transport.
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