Why Michael Moore’s electric car myths only benefit the fossil fuel industry
Michael Moore's ‘Planet of the Humans’ isn’t just wrong. It’s actively denying a range of quality-of-life improvements.
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Ketan Joshi has been at the forefront of clean energy for eight years, starting out as a data analyst working in wind energy, and expanding that knowledge base to community engagement, climate science and new energy technology. He writes for The Driven’s parent site, RenewEconomy, and has also written for the Guardian, The Monthly, ABC News and has penned several hundred blog posts digging into climate and energy issues, building a position as a respected and analytical energy commentator in Australia. He’s spoken at the Ethics Centre IQ2 debates on the need for urgent decarbonisation, he’s served as an subject matter expert on national television, and has a wide following on social media around energy and climate.
Australia Post is zeroing in on electric deliveries in Canberra
Australia Post introduces 163 electric delivery vehicles in Canberra, and new images of the zero emissions "trikes" in action have been shared by one of our readers.
Transport is letting Australia down in the race to cut emissions
Why do measures that would reduce transport emissions continue to be so elusive in Australia?
The great new battery electric cars that Australia is missing out on
European consumers can already choose from more than 60 different models, which will grow to more than 150 in a few years. In Australia, there is barely a handful of options.
Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?
Over the past decade almost US$200 billion has been invested globally in mobility technology that promises to improve our ability to get around.
UK government pledges £50 million for first all-electric bus town
Local authorities in UK can now apply for funding to become country’s first fully electric bus town.
UK shows how positive EV, climate action is done by conservative governments
UK government "Go Ultra Low" initiative is great example of how conservative governments can encourage electric vehicles.
Tesla ride-share company to add 100 Model 3s to its fleet
New ride-share fleet of Tesla Model 3 EVs is proving so popular the company is going to buy another 100.
ACT introduces first electric bus on path to zero transport emissions
All-electric Yutong E12 bus to begin ferrying passengers around Canberra as the ACT government enacts plan to transition to 100% zero emissions bus fleet by 2040.
Volta Trucks to partner with Prodrive on electric heavy goods truck
British motorsport group Prodrive announces partnership with Swedish newcomer Volta Trucks to develop “revolutionary” 16-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle to meet zero emissions standards.