Transport is expected to create over 60% of the ACT’s emissions by 2020, with the majority created by the use of private cars. It is critical that the territory reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, as well as displacing car travel with more walking, cycling and public transport. Zero emissions vehicles offer a clean...

This overview report summarises the findings of five case studies on the likely impact of game changing technologies on production and employment in the manufacturing sector in Europe up to 2025: advanced industrial robotics; industrial internet of things; additive manufacturing; electric vehicles; and industrial biotechnology.

Electric vehicles are based on two overarching concepts: Electric vehicles that rely on energy stored in batteries and Electric vehicles that provide the energy on board by a fuel cell or any other alternative. Both concepts are predicted to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Government backbencher Craig Kelly challenged the notion that electric cars should attract a taxpayer-funded subsidy to encourage their proliferation. He says a Toyota Corolla emits less carbon dioxide than a Tesla. Verdict: Mr Kelly is cherrypicking his data.

This paper looks at policies that Australian governments can implement to overcome the structural barriers that offer incentives to support electric vehicles.