30 June 2026 | Clean energy, Climate change, Transport
EV Myths This article is an update of one I wrote in 2023. In the 4 years I have had an EV, I have driven 74,000 km and only needed 2 services (both free) and 2 new tyres. I have never regretted the decision to purchase my EV. However, despite the current crisis in...
30 January 2026 | Clean energy, Transport
Should we be worried about battery fires? Many people considering buying an electric vehicle are concerned about the risk of battery fire. This is understandable. Who wants to buy a car likely to catch fire? News reports dramatically highlight the dangers of battery...
24 October 2025 | Clean energy, Transport
Thumbs up to e-bikes As mentioned in my previous article: Driving emissions targets, a very significant reduction in transport emissions is critical if Australia is to reach the government target of a 62%-70% reduction in emissions by 2035. Bicycles, particularly...
23 September 2025 | Clean energy, Climate change, Transport
Driving emissions targets The Australian Government has announced the 2035 emissions targets, with a reduction of 62-70% from 2005 levels. To achieve this target, reductions in a number of areas will be essential. A great deal of attention has been focused on the...
24 August 2025 | Clean energy, Transport, Waste & consumerism
Sustainable Travel Can travel be truly sustainable? One Australian company is attempting to prove that it can. Based locally in Alphington, Intrepid Travel run tours with the goal of achieving sustainable travel through small group tours. With a stated purpose that...
24 October 2024 | Transport
Ditch the car and plane – take the train High-speed train travel Imagine travelling between Melbourne and Sydney without having to spend more than 8 hours (plus rest breaks and perhaps an overnight stop), in a car, or catching a plane, with all the inconvenience...
