The rise in popularity of light electric vehicles (LEVs) like e-scooters and e-bikes has led to an increase in fires caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in Australia. These batteries store large amounts of energy, making them volatile.
More Queenslanders are deciding to switch to zero-emission vehicles as Australians reduce their carbon emissions footprint. Zero-emission vehicles include: hydrogen vehicles fuel cell vehicles electric vehicles (EV). In 2022 the Queensland Government released: Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032 and Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan 2022-2024. It is anticipated that by 2030, 50 per cent…
In October 2021, then Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor released a plan to deliver Australia’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. Electric vehicles are tipped be a major part of Australia’s move towards sustainability, with most car manufacturers expected to shift to manufacturing electric vehicles…