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Hussein DiaThe Conversation |
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Oil isn’t a normal commodity – it shapes politics around the world.
Australia’s new fuel efficiency standards are already working to cut emissions – but the real story is behind the scenes.
Melbourne’s rail network will feel the improvements immediately, but experience from Sydney and elsewhere shows changes in travel behaviour will...
Nearly two-thirds of Australian towns have no public EV charger within 5 km – and that’s just the start of the gap.
More EVs are appearing on Australian roads. But the pace of change is well short of what’s need to reach emission cut goals.
Unless transport emissions are tackled head-on, Australia’s new climate target cannot be met.
Tesla’s ‘full self-driving’ mode is set to arrive in Australia. But it’s not autonomous – drivers have to pay attention.
It’s cheaper to charge an EV than fuel a petrol car. But while charging can be dirt cheap, it’s not always the case.
The way we drive in the real world means the estimated range for a new EV isn’t quite accurate.
If oil prices rise and stay elevated, consumers will seek better options. Could it accelerate the shift to electric vehicles?
Electric cars charged with locally made electricity can boost Australia’s energy security. That’s great – if we avoid relying on just one EV...
Australia is ready for a rational and transparent discussion about road-user charging on all vehicles, not just electric ones.
Researchers found the stop-start way we drive actually prolongs battery life.