The global fuel crisis has entered another concerning phase. After falling below US$100 per barrel during the middle of the year, oil prices have risen sharply again. Brent crude is now trading above US$100 per barrel as continuing conflict in the Middle East, disruption to critical shipping routes and damage Read more
Executive SummaryThis document provides councils with a practical, evidence-based framework for assessing operational requirements before committing to low-emission fleet replacements. It recognises that fleet electrification is not simply a matter of replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with electric equivalents, but a broader service delivery decision requiring careful consideration of operational Read more
Executive Summary The Local Government EV Fleet 2026 Survey shows that fleet electrification is now central to local government emissions reduction and asset management. Most participating councils have adopted formal net-zero targets, many well ahead of 2050, and these commitments are increasingly shaping fleet planning, procurement and charging infrastructure investment. Read more
Briefing Note Purpose The purpose of this briefing note is to inform Council executives of the emerging financial, operational and reputational risks associated with continued procurement of internal combustion engine (ICE) fleet assets in the context of declared emissions targets (particularly 2030), and to outline recommended strategic responses. Councils Leading Read more
The current fuel crisis, driven by global conflict, has significantly accelerated interest, enquiries and demand for electric vehicles (EVs), acting as a catalyst that has brought consumer interest to a “tipping point”. As petrol and diesel prices spike (seeing diesel surpass $3.00 a litre), consumers are rapidly pivoting towards EVs Read more
Ravim RBC is organising the EV Fleet Expo for Local Government to be held on Wednesday, 19 November at Event Central at Caribbean Park, Scoresby. This one-day event is designed specifically for fleet managers, sustainability professionals and operational staff responsible for service delivery across local government. The EV Fleet Expo Read more
I was recently editing a Draft Report for a client when I decided to review the following statement to make sure it was still accurate… “Cars purchased by Australians are significantlyless fuel efficient compared to those in similar countries.“ Fuel Efficiency: Still Lagging Data from the Australian Government shows that, Read more
While some progress is being made towards the 2050 net-zero emissions targets locally and internationally, it appears that emissions from the transportation sector have either stalled or are continuing to grow – largely driven by recovery in aviation and road travel. The Climate Change Authority confirms that rebound in transport Read more
In a year where new vehicles sales top one million, 4WD utilities account for around 20% of total sales. Popularity of utilities extends to councils that buy 4WD in big numbers for: Many of these 4WD utilities are underutilised, uneconomic assets adding little value to council service delivery. Utilities generally Read more
Coalition Review Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has established a working group of Liberals and Nationals, led by shadow energy and emissions reduction spokesman Dan Tehan, to develop a policy to take to the next election. The federal National Party has appointed outspoken critic of Australia’s net-zero emissions target, Matt Canavan, Read more