"Meanwhile, 75 per cent of new car sales by 2030 need to be electric for Australia to achieve net zero emissions by 2035, according to the latest report by the Climate Council."

Meanwhile we haven't seen their methodology in how they work that out. Because my calculations, and others, indicates that Australia is already below net zero. I have written to them for the methodology however they seem reluctant to share.

Looking at this report -
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/net-zero-emissions-plummet-decade


They don't mention Australia's emissions but default to global emissions. They don't even mention a figure for net zero for Australia.

"Getting to net zero means we can still produce some emissions, as long as they are offset by processes that reduce greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere. For example, these could be things like planting new forests, or or drawdown technologies like direct air capture. The more emissions are reduced, the more carbon dioxide we need to remove from the atmosphere (this is called sequestration) to reach net zero. "

https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/what-does-net-zero-emissions-mean/

You notice they don't put in any figures for Australia's current forests and rangelands.

"Since 2018, the proportion of Australians who would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car has stayed at about 50 per cent, according to annual surveys commissioned by the Electric Vehicle Council."

Would consider and discard because they don't believe they are yet good enough? Would consider but discard because of price?

I think the present limiter is on the filling points.  The lack of range is another factor.  Australians often drive long distances, distances that few electrical vehicles can presently attain unfortunately.  We need more research on battery capacity.  The car's range has to increased to be a real goer downunder.   

cods wrote on Apr 20^th, 2021 at 5:55pm:



you do realise reading comments from dummies like Bobby or Lee on ozpol is lunacy ... right?

you should try other sources for your information.

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/tesla-model-x-2017-tow-test-106452...

Not on this link, but the new tesla ute is said to be able to tow 6 tonnes. Not many of the current range of cars cars can tow that Cods

John Smith wrote on Apr 20^th, 2021 at 7:50pm:



Smith -
you know that you're banned from this MRB?

https://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1612043899

No one I know wants to buy an electric vehicle, including myself. The only thing which would induce me is a a cost advantage and a range equivalent to a fossil fuel powered vehicle. There are huge problems with electric powered vehicles as regarding  battery replacement and disposal,  range of the vehicle and charging times. Australia is a different market, we do not have the population density of other countries and need to travel much greater distances. The current electric vehicle technology is just not applicable in this country.

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 21^st, 2021 at 1:40pm:


Most Australians don't live there Brian, but in the outer suburbs that require long commutes for work, school and other essentials. These people would have a totally different opinion on EVs than the inner city trendoids. 

Victoria has 'worst electric vehicle policy in the world', business and environmental groups say