POWERHOUSE AUSTRALIA? OZ'S GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY IN CLEAN ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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This episode of Fully Charged delves into Australia's significant, yet largely untapped, potential in the clean energy and electric vehicle sectors. Host Robert Llewellyn speaks with energy expert Simon Hackett, who highlights Australia's abundant natural resources for renewables, including vast coastlines for offshore wind and exceptional solar potential. Despite these advantages, the country is criticized for its slow EV adoption and counterproductive government policies, such as road user taxes on EVs, which are seen as premature disincentives. Hackett shares his personal experience with a record-breaking Tesla Roadster journey and the evolution of EV infrastructure in Australia. The discussion also touches upon the burgeoning battery technology, specifically Redflow's flow batteries, and their suitability for long-duration storage, contrasting them with lithium-ion batteries. The episode concludes with an optimistic outlook on the growing EV market in Australia, driven by consumer demand and manufacturer commitment, despite policy challenges, and anticipates the Fully Charged LIVE event in Sydney.