Transport Archives - RenewEconomy

Who are the major climate and energy players in the new ministries?
The new Labor front-bench are a lot different from their Coalition predecessors. For a start, one of them drives a Tesla. Here’s a profile of the key players.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Limited time to do something”: Experts call for quick switch to zero emissions transport
Australian experts call for a national transport decarbonisation strategy, saying Australia risks “streets full of toxic exhausts and noise”.
Michael Mazengarb

May 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Coal and freight drive US “further off track” on climate targets
US emissions surged by 6.2% in 2021, boosted by a renewed reliance on coal power and a significant uptick in transport emissions driven largely by freight trucks.
Josh Gabbatiss

Jan 12, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

Renewable hydrogen already cheaper for heavy transport, new analysis says
CEFC commissioned study finds that renewable hydrogen is already cost-competitive in heavy transport industries, and could compete with EVs by mid-century.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Australia has a combustion engine problem, and 2021 can be the year of the fix
Australia’s next big decarbonisation challenge is transport, and it’s going to hit hard in 2021.
Ketan Joshi

Dec 24, 2020

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Governments

Rebound in transport emissions, record renewables, shows need for EV plan
Renewables hit record highs, while coal slumps to record lows and a rebound in transport emissions underlines need for EV strategy, a new report shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 23, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Norway’s EV revolution shows us the urgency of government action on transport
Norway’s EV revolution is massive, but what more needs to be done to cut transport emissions?
Ketan Joshi

Nov 11, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

EVs will lower emissions – new research puts myth to bed
New research from Radboud University in the Netherlands confirms that switching to EVs will reduce emissions in virtually every part of the world.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2020

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Renewables

Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels
New report suggests costs for hydrogen produced by wind and solar will halve in next decade, beating fossil fuels and presenting huge opportunity for Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 23, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Transport minister avoids EVs in rambling speech on driverless cars and grey nomads
Transport minister Michael McCormack misses the point about autonomous cars, saying only they might be good for grey nomads, and making no mention of electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 29, 2019

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