Inquiry into the Transition to Electric Vehicles

22 MARCH 2024

OCN responded to the Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water inquiry into:

the establishment of resources, systems and infrastructure required to support transition to EVs
the impact of moving from internal combustion engine vehicles, including fuel excise loss, existing auto industry component manufacturers and the environment
the opportunities for fuel savings, such as by combining EVs with other consumer energy technologies and savings for outer suburban and regional motorists
the impact on electricity consumption and demand
the opportunities for expanding EV battery manufacturing, recycling, disposal and safety, and other opportunities for Australia in the automotive value chain to support the ongoing maintenance of EVs
the impact of Australia’s limited EV supply compared to peer countries, and
any other relevant matters.