In the push to decarbonise our economy, much has been made of the need to transition to electric cars. But advocates say there's a much cheaper and greener EV to consider.
In the push to decarbonise Australia's economy, much has been made of the need to transition to electric cars.While you will likely have to go on a 12-month waiting list and come up with at least $40,000 to buy a new electric car in Australia at the moment, you could get a two-wheeled vehicle with a battery that costs less than 10 cents to charge, quite easily.
"The battery on my e-bike is about half a kilowatt hour. Based on Synergy [WA's energy retailer] rates, that's anywhere between 3.5 and 7 cents to fully charge the battery," Dr Jones said.In the Perth hills, we met Andy, who had ridden his bike into the Kalamunda town centre to do some shopping. "It's easier than walking out to the car and jumping in and all that turning it on and getting on the road," he said.But it has highlighted for him the gaps in cycling infrastructure in his neighbourhood.Removing barriers to riding
"He can go out with his family and keep up with them, and his father has told me that has been really a huge benefit to the young man in terms of his independence.
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