“Say-Do” Gap is Emerging Recent findings from OC&C’s Report on Electrifying Australia’s Fleets: Closing the “Say-Do” Gap: Our own research showed a gap between commitment to net-zero emissions targets (82%) and adoption of net-zero fleet transition plans (45%). Putting the Read more
Charging Infrastructure As the take-up of electric vehicles broadens across our communities, councils will receive ongoing requests and applications for the provision of public charging infrastructure. To prepare for these requests and applications, councils should consider and develop a comprehensive Read more
Understanding Actual Travel Needs In Australia, the average daily distance travelled by private vehicles is approximately 40 kms per day, well within the range of every BEV on the market today. Many BEVs now offer real-world ranges of 300–500 kms. Read more
Ravim RBC is planning an EV event where participants will have the opportunity to discover what’s next with: Event Design Our focus is on operational vehicles used to deliver day-to-day services. The event is being designed to: Professional Development The Read more
Fleet assets represent one of the most significant capital and operational expenditures for local governments. They are fundamental to the delivery of essential services such as waste collection, road maintenance, parks management, and community transport. Yet, despite the strategic importance Read more
Effectiveness and efficacy of service delivery can only be measured against the purpose of the service and the needs and expectations of its customers. Purpose of Service Reviews There are many reasons why a council would undertake a service review. Read more
Electric Vehicle Event Victorian councils are at varying stages of their transition of fleet to net zero. Ravim is currently developing the scope for an electric vehicle event to meet councils’ needs and challenges. We are planning an EV event Read more
For years, Australia’s gas sector has positioned natural gas as a vital “transition fuel” on the path to net zero emissions by 2050. This framing—widely accepted by industry, government, and even some climate policy circles—suggests gas will smooth the shift Read more
Net-Zero is a Settled MandateThe Albanese Government’s commanding majority in the House of Representatives is more than just a parliamentary arithmetic. It represents a decisive mandate from the Australian electorate to advance the nation’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
The Liberal Party’s federal election defeat marks a watershed moment in its modern political history. Such losses go beyond parliamentary arithmetic and they call into question the Party’s purpose and relevance in the national conversation. In moments like this, the Read more
