Australia’s next big decarbonisation challenge is transport, and it’s going to hit hard in 2021.
Transport
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
UNSW forum tackles big questions from shift to electric and self-driving cars
Industry and academia can work together to address the challenges in an industry excited by the opportunties offered by EVs and autonomous vehicles.
Hydrogen: Holy grail for 100% renewables – or hype?
For Australia, hydrogen holds great promise in the production of renewable, storable fuel. But this must be weighed carefully against any drawbacks – or better options.
Australia needs more than a single page EV strategy to cut transport emissions
EVs can help to significantly lower global transport emissions, but governments must develop the strategies to ensure they can achieve their full potential.
CEFC targets transport emissions with investment in Australian freight technology
CEFC Clean Energy Innovation Fund makes $4m equity investment into patented Australian carbon fibre portable container technology that can cut transport emissions, costs.
