Bede Doherty, Author at Renew Economy

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Bede Doherty is an independent consultant in climate change mitigation, specialising in transport including fuels/powertrains, fuelling infrastructure and emissions.

Electric Vehicles

Some facts about electric vehicles for the Coalition
The Coalition claims that EVs are going to destroy our way of life. So, here are a couple of reminders about the reality of electric vehicles.
Bede Doherty

Apr 10, 2019

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Renewable hydrogen: Is this the answer to cutting transport emissions?
The first of two articles looking at how hydrogen stacks up on emissions and costs. Here, how hydrogen is produced and delivered, and the emissions impact.
Bede Doherty

Mar 25, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Could Amazon buy up BMW in push to electric?
Yes, the headline is a bit of a tease and quite unthinkable, of course. Or maybe…?
Bede Doherty

Feb 19, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Will this Aussie hatchback EV trigger a Kodak moment for cars?
Remember how film cameras gave way to digital cameras over a couple of years? The promise of cheap EVs like a $20,000 Aussie hatchback, could see the same thing happen with EVs.
Bede Doherty

Sep 15, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Model 3 production on track for 5,000 a week
An exhausted looking Elon Musk tells Tesla faithful Model 3 production at 3,500 a week – and would achieve 5,000 by end of June.
Bede Doherty

Jun 6, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Elon says ‘no’, and promises rapid charging during Zombie Apocalypse
At the Tesla shareholder meeting last night, Elon Musk said no to making motorcycles, but yes to quite a few other things.
Bede Doherty

Jun 6, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Budweiser switches to Hydrogen trucks – what about Carlton United?
Anheuser-Busch , the largest brewer in the USA have placed an order for 800 Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell EV trucks. Will Foster’s follow?
Bede Doherty

May 14, 2018

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Policy & Planning

German car owners report on EV emissions is garbage
Based on some 5 year old data and some contrived fossil-fuel-friendly assumptions, German car owners association ADAC has concluded that EVs are not always climate-friendly.
Bede Doherty

Apr 6, 2018

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Bolt from the blue: Australia-designed EV rocks Detroit
Holden’s Port Melbourne design team catches eye with concept EV for GM. But Chevy Bolt unlikely to be sold in Australia anytime soon, if ever.
Bede Doherty

Jan 14, 2015

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National fuel security can be enhanced by EVs & PHEVs
Recent Al Qaeda threat to disrupt Australian fuel supplies is fuel for thoughtful action on an issue of national importance. EVs may be the answer.
Bede Doherty

Nov 6, 2014

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Are EVs cheaper to buy and run than petrol cars, yet?
Are EVs finally cheaper to buy than the traditional petrol car? Analysis shows they are, particularly with solar.
Bede Doherty

Sep 24, 2014

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Could plug-in hybrid EVs make a difference?
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles like the Holden Volt could cut transport emissions and help smooth electricity demand. But is Australia ready for them?
Bede Doherty

Sep 9, 2014

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