Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average
Respondents pointed to cost, driving range, and a lack of charging options as the three major impediments to increase interest and potential ownership.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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