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Jen Dudley-Nicholson
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AAP future transport reporter, former News tech editor, Hard Quiz winner. Does prolific tweeting count as gonzo journalism? Tips: jendn@protonmail.com
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Amazing by . We're not on track to meeting climate targets.
"industry experts said Australia's electric vehicle adoption lagged the rest of the world and policy changes were urgently needed to get 3m electric cars on the road by 2030"
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"The number of electric vehicles on Australian roads is likely to race past 100,000 early this year, according to a new report, after almost doubling in 2022."
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Anyone who has signed up to , was it worth it? The courses look so good but require so many dollars.
When you make a selection it cannot be changed
Worth it
Yeah nah
Just read a book
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ICYMI: I snuck into ABC Studios last week to chat with and about Twitter and dating apps and telehealth and such. You can listen in here:
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Spoiler: No, test driving an electric vehicle did not ruin my weekend.
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A single tax cut has created soaring interest in electric vehicles which one leasing boss called “crazy”. But it’s also highlighted a problem: Australia still doesn’t have — and doesn’t get — enough of them.
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Oh, and one last submission caught my eye: Blind Citizens Australia want electric vehicles sold in the country to have a device installed to emit engine noises when they’re driving at speeds under 20km/h. Interesting!
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The biggest debate about electric vehicles was actually about bans on old petrol and diesel cars.
One group said they should be pulled from sale by 2030, another named 2035, but one organisation said the government should specifically “rule out” a ban. Watch this space.
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Don’t want to read 448 National Electric Vehicle Strategy submissions? I got you.
Highlights include:
- Wide support for a fuel efficiency standard
- Interesting targets like 100 models by 2025
- More Aussie lithium production
- More tax cuts, rebates
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From : “Australian motorists now spend over $5000 on petrol each year on average, up to 30% more than they would have if vehicle CO2 standards had been enacted in previous parliaments.”
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Nothing like reading through 449 policy submissions on a hot Friday afternoon! #partylikeajournalist
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I have a dream.
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Japan, we’re coming to @fujirock_jp 2023. For tickets and information visit: fujirockfestival.com
#fujirock #フジロック
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The sun is actually *assaulting* Brisbane today.
I went outside. I do not recommend it.
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Heatwave conditions continue in eastern Qld, with a Severe Heatwave Warning current for areas south of Proserpine. Conditions will begin to ease from Sunday. bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/
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Bit of a sovcit-related transport mini rant prepped for next Monday's ITS Monday. Also more EV-related content, and, well, more.
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In related news, I have access to an electric MG ZS EV for the weekend! What do you want to know and where should I drive it?
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New car sales figures show the Tesla Model 3 is Australia’s third best-selling car and the MG ZS (available in electric flavour) is number eight. Feels like a change is here. #ElectricVehicles 🚗 🚗 🚗
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Australia needs *a lot* more electric vehicle chargers to meet its climate targets, according to Jolt Charge, and the company will be rolling its models into Victoria shortly.
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GOOD NEWS: Cheap rego for capital EVs & hybrids!
"Electric vehicles are already cheaper to fill up and maintain compared to a petrol or diesel car and now they'll be cheaper to register too," said CEO John Grimes.
Read more: bit.ly/3jgyYY4
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"We should sing it from the rooftops so that all of IKEA's peers and other industries say what a great way we can contribute through putting our capital into this industry" - tells
au.news.yahoo.com/ikea-packages- #wind #retail #energytransition
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Without giving anything away, this is my review: Worst. Airbnb. Ever. #KnockAtTheCabin
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About to see the film I keep calling Knock at the Cabin in the Woods. The mystery is whether I’ll eventually correct myself.
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This is a general warning to journalists to make *really* sure you’ve spelled “public” correctly.
A very embarrassing sentence almost happened.
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Electric and hybrid vehicles will be cheaper to register this year as part a revamped scheme to reward motorists who choose low-emission vehicles.
Oh, and the price of sports car rego will go up.
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Queensland: Beautiful one day, oppressive humidity monster the next.
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Afternoon Sweat-O-Meter check shows oppressive dew points spreading down the Qld Coast. #Heatwave warning continues in #SEQld and has been extended to include the Wide Bay. Little relief is expected till Sunday. Read more about dew point: media.bom.gov.au/social/blog/13
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Baby Boomers have overtaken Gen Z as most interested in buying an electric car and who saw that coming?
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Another 1000 electric vehicles will hit NSW roads in the next nine months after a new round of subsidies announced today:
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My smart water bottle is nagging me for a recharge and I’m pretty sure this isn’t the future Nostradamus predicted.
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Kevin Bacon is repping electric vehicles and doing dad jokes on TikTok and I didn’t have this on my 2023 bingo card but it’s fun.
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In other news, still a thrill to see my words in the AFR 🤓
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Cutting emissions from air travel will be tricky. Emirates president Sir Tim Clark says it could require green hydrogen and nuclear reactors.
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Busy Friday in Melbourne, mid-AusOpen but pre-heatwave.
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Quick trip to Melbourne for a story and my ride is electric.
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In other news, January orders for Tesla cars are at record levels, potentially due to those price cuts we’ve seen recently.
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Yes, he is facing a lawsuit over a tweet but Elon Musk today said his tweets boost Tesla’s appeal and other car brands should join in.
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A new public transport trial will test electric buses against hydrogen models to work out which technology will work best in regional Australia.
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Having put in place a number of initiatives to support drivers to use an EV, the number of EV trips in Australia has doubled in six months.
Giving customers the opportunity to experience an EV is a primary tool in education and driving uptake.
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Bonus unexpected fact: Queensland has seen the biggest jump in electric car rides on Uber’s platform. I would love to know why.
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Fun fact: Uber rides in electric vehicles have *doubled* in Australia over the past six months. 🚗 🚗 🚗
canberratimes.com.au/story/8061548/ #ElectricVehicles
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Hydrogen buses will face off against electric buses in the latest zero-emissions public transport trial.
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