Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? The disconnect between reality and the lot of the citizens seems of Grand Canyon proportions. Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—is seriously exploring its ability to cement its reputation as being seriously out of…
Making Canberra an ‘Electric Vehicle Only’ City Will Be to Its Own Detriment
June 18, 2023
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Six Reasons Why Making Canberra an ‘EV Only’ City Is a Bad Idea
June 18, 2023
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Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—are seriously exploring ways to cement a Grand Canyon-like disconnect between the people and lofty ideas. Currently, the latest thought bubble to hit the ACT’s Legislative Assembly is to…
6 Reasons Why Making Canberra an ‘EV Only’ City Is a Bad Idea
June 18, 2023
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Commentary What is it about the thought processes of the policymakers in our capital cities? Australia’s capital city and its government—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly—are seriously exploring ways to cement a Grand Canyon-like disconnect between the people and lofty ideas. Currently, the latest thought bubble to hit the ACT’s Legislative Assembly is to…
‘Literally Impossible’: Trucking Companies Brace for California’s Electric Mandate
June 5, 2023
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Logistics companies are scrambling to meet California’s upcoming 2024 mandate that all trucks servicing ports, railyards, and distribution centers in the state be zero-emission vehicles, with experts questioning limited access to charging stations and the viability of switching from diesel to electric fleets. Availability of electric semi-trucks is a concern, as is the price of…
Trudeau Mute on Details Surrounding Stalled Stellantis Factory Deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not provide details on the continuing negotiations with auto- and battery-maker Stellantis on June 2, saying work was “ongoing” to bring the new electric vehicle battery plant to Windsor, Ontario. “Conversations are still ongoing with Stellantis, so I won’t get into details, but we will continue to make sure we’re getting…
Australia Eyeing Mammoth 1.6 Million Tonnes of EV Battery Waste by 2050
June 1, 2023
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Australians will need to find a way to dispose of 1.6 million tonnes of disused EV batteries by 2050 as part of its push towards net-zero. The Battery Stewardship Council, along with its research partners, estimates that based on current trends, the volume of EV waste will expand exponentially to 30,000 tonnes by 2030 before…
Top Toyota Scientist Throws Cold Water on Electric Vehicle Push
May 18, 2023
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A top Toyota scientist warned against the sudden push toward electric vehicles for now, ahead of a Group of Seven summit in Japan. Last month, environment and energy ministers at the G7 conference in Hokkaido, Japan, pledged to reduce vehicle emissions by 2035, without announcing any deadlines or short-term goals in the meantime, reported Bloomberg….
Canada, US Team up on EV Charging Corridor From Quebec City to Kalamazoo
Canada and the U.S. are teaming up to build a corridor of charging stations between Quebec City and Michigan to encourage motorists in both countries to buy more electric vehicles. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled their Alternative Fuel Corridor at an event in Detroit. Charging infrastructure would be installed…
Stellantis Stops Construction on Windsor, Ont, EV Battery Plant Amid Fed Dispute
One of the world’s largest automakers said Monday it has stopped construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., saying the federal government has not delivered on what was promised. Stellantis, which makes Chrysler, Ram and Fiat cars among others, and South Korean battery-maker LG Energy Solution announced the plant last year…
IN-DEPTH: EPA Faces Backlash, Court Battles Over Its New Emissions Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will likely face more legal challenges over its latest emissions standards, which are projected to lead to two-thirds of new car sales being all-electric vehicles by 2032. “Once it’s published as a final rule, it will undoubtedly be challenged again, just like the last set of rules was challenged,” Steven…
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