SUVs’ global CO2 emissions
'As their sales continue to rise, SUVs’ global CO2 emissions are nearing 1 billion tonnes'. (International Energy Agency, Paris) >
Electric Motor Cycles, Affordable for Africans
Budget priced and reliable electric motor cycles affordable for Africans. 'The Roam Air is designed both for urban and rural environments, with years of research and months of development dedicated to building the optimal electric motorcycle for the region.' (Roam Air, Kenya) >
State of Electric Vehicle Interest (July 2023)
'Over the past 12 months interest in electric vehicles has significantly expanded. While Australia still has some way to go in ensuring local EV adoption aligns with our emission reduction targets, at least in the light vehicle market we are seeing early, positive signs that demand is trending in the right direction.' (Electric Vehicle Council, Sydney) >
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Clean Cities ... 'creating the right conditions for zero-emission mobility' ... A European Approach... 'Cleaning up transport is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the only sector where emissions have been increasing since the nineties, with almost a quarter of these (23%) coming from cities.' (The Clean Cities Campaign, Transport & Environment. Together) >
The Path to Cleaner Transport
'Transport ... produces a large and rising share of Australia’s harmful carbon pollution (19 percent)'. (The Climate Council, Potts Point, Sydney) >
New Energies Future Mineral Requirements
'Clean energy technologies – from wind turbines and solar panels, to electric vehicles and battery storage – require a wide range of minerals and metals. The type and volume of mineral needs vary widely across the spectrum of clean energy technologies, and even within a certain technology (e.g. EV battery chemistries).' (International Energy Agency, Paris) >
Inventing the €100 a month electric car
Electric cars are the future, yet today EVs are unaffordable for many people. This doesn't have to be the case.' (Transport & Environment, European Federation for Transport and Environment, Brussels) >
National Electric Vehicle Strategy (Podcast)
Does the National Electric Vehicle Strategy go the distance? [re: Federal Government's National Electric Vehicle Strategy] 'At the heart of the policy is a fuel efficiency standard, which sets a limit for carbon emissions from vehicles, to incentivise the sale of electric vehicles' (Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >
Electric Vehicle Index
'Track the progression of new vehicle technology in Australia over time' [The] 'table shows new light vehicle sales by fuel type and vehicle type in Australia' (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Australian Auromobile Association) >
Driving the Nation Towards Cheaper and Cleaner Transport
'On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $70 million in funding to be made available under the Driving the Nation Program aimed at fostering innovation in electric vehicle charging solutions across Australia.' (Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Canberra) >