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
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
Ravim RBC is pleased to announce that the EV Fleet Expo 2025 will 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 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 charging infrastructure strategy. While the strategy should cater for the 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. For most households, daily charging will be unnecessary. A full 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. After two decades of policy stagnation, climate wars, and political Read more
Introduction As we meet with various councils around the country, we find many with strategic commitments towards low carbon futures and net zero emissions. The following is a snapshot of our discussions with councils regarding their emission reduction commitments and Renewable PPAs. Strategic Commitments Councils are moving towards carbon neutrality Read more
Introduction Australia’s main political parties are imploding over climate change policy, emission targets and the role of renewables. Political leaders of both persuasions have lost their jobs over this and before it is done and dusted, a few more will go. There is a reluctance by both political parties to Read more