A study from the Australian National University has highlighted how electric vehicles (EV) can benefit communities in remote and regional parts of the country.
Published in Australian Geographer, the research found that 93 per cent of residents would be able to clear the distance between their homes and the nearest “service hubs” town even with lower-range models of EVs currently available.
Bjorn Sturmberg, a co-author of the research project, said the transport sector is responsible for 25 per cent of global emissions and more than 18 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas pollution.
Sturmberg emphasised the key role of EVs in Australia’s rapid decarbonisation initiatives.
“We need to do better. Electric vehicles shouldn’t be left in the too-hard basket. It’s an unequitable and unfair path forward if remote and regional communities are the last ones left driving diesel vehicles, especially as they will be some of the most impacted by catastrophic climate change,” said Sturmberg.
