In the UK, vans are favoured over utes, and battery electrics are running hot
Australia should follow the UK example provide some signals and support to boost the sale of electric vans.
Electric Work Vehicles
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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