Dave Sharma is warning against Labor's 50 per cent electric car target, saying a transition to electric vehicles ‘should be driven by consumer behaviour and preferences’, not forced by politicians.
Labor has committed to ensuring half the nation’s new cars are electric by 2030, a policy that the Liberal Candidate for Wentworth believes is ‘not realistic at all’. While Mr Sharma says he hopes to see Australia move towards a lower-carbon future, he believes the country and its leaders needs to ‘be practical and responsible in how we go about doing this’. Image: News Corp Australia
DaveSharma also said 'Electric cars might be made obsolete by autonomous vehicles'. What? auspol AustralianLabor drkerrynphelps
ClimatismBlog Attorney's tell us the Globalist & EPA may 'regulate' auto industry to change to electric cars, but they can not force third party to buy one. San Antonio, Tx. local govt will soon be permitting only electric cars inside downtown area. ('Uber goes electric!) lol
The 50% target is also Coalition policy sunshine DaveSharma
But if the government doesnt force someone into doing something i want them to do, they may not do it. As a progressive it's vital to me that personal choice is replaced with what's best for you. And what's best is decided by progressives like me.
Well this is awkward...
Sharma seems to be standing for the market rather than parliament.
Oh he is sych an idiot. If the gvt supported an ev car industry, less taxes like Norway, they would be cheaper and we would all have one tomorrow!
We don't manufacture cars here i.e. we don't have a choice
Dave Dave Dave 50% of new cars was said
Truly a backwards step buy a horse and cart
JWSpry Ideas so good,They need to be forced! LOL
Poor Dave..still wistfully thinking about how he lost Wentworth
Dave, ring Josh. He wants you to read the LNP Policy which says there should be 50% of new car sales by 2030. Ask for a ride his EV, too - or take the bus.
Snake Sharma's oil out on special at Aldi.
He should read his own party policy almost thesame as labors L plate wannabe minister Hope we taxpayers not paying for him crap on daily AustralianLabor Lib are broke can't run there own party
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And will this idiot have us scrambling to build the infrastructure at the last minute when the global automotive industry stops making petrol cars? What a clown. What an absolute clown.
MortyAU Do electric cars run on coal ?
Oh ho ho, just wait until Dave hears about the LNP position on EV cars. They have the same 2030 new sales target. He's going to be so cross with them
The govt of the day are there to provide incentives if they want people to move to electric. The vic govt have a $2000 tax on all new cars.
DaveSharma The closure of the car industry in this country was forced by LNP politicians, so your point is?
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Dave Sharma is warning against plain cigarette packaging, saying a giving up smoking ‘should be driven by consumer behaviour and preferences’, not forced by politicians.
Oh DaveSharma you do yourself no service by lying.
It’s called policy leadership. Something the conservatives don’t seem to comprehend.
But DaveSharma you force everything else on us. PS. JoshFrydenberg wants electric cars.
A bit like when candidates used to be selected based on member preferences not the executive
Let the free market do its thing. Consumers will make a transition when it meets their demands. Government subsidies is nothing more than a waste of our money handed out to the big end of town, as shifty Teflon bill says.
Spot on Dave
Common sense really
Driving development like this is called leadership, watching it driven by the others is being a follower. Now we know which group Mr Sharma identifies with. We need leaders in this society
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Where are Dave’s supporters? He seems to get hit for six every time
It's not “ forced by politicians”, it will be forced by the international car industry which will either continuing importing its left-over high emission garbage to Oz (cause it will be bought), or we can insist on 2030 contemporary SULEV models. The industry will decide...
It's 50% of NEW cars, FFS!
But Dave, you guys have the same policy. What gives?
Dave! Hey, Dave! Josh agrees with Bill. It's LNP policy to encourage EV sales, target 50% of new cars by 2030! Dave?!
Here's one more Scumbo Clod. They are all coming out of the woodwork now. Just like termites. Gnawing away. Better call Flick. One Flick and they are gone.
Bathurst 1000 in electric cars?
DaveSharma did you watch this? It is your LiberalAus policy too auspol
Ausshot3Dave Then put it on your LNP how to vote card, Dave. See how well that goes down with the good people of Wentworth. auspol
How will that work for those in rural communities where there are no outlets to charge your car? Again. Hitting the rural people in the pocket.
I assume Sky News reminded him that liberal policy is a 25-50% uptake So not really a difference is it?
He doesn't even know his own policy on EVs. Check out AustralianLabor’s Tweet:
Ok then. Let's go back to advertising cigarettes.
We are a regular family and will swap our ICE Corolla for some kind of EV within 3-5 yrs - no problem. Well before 2030!
Thought DaveSharma was touting himself as a 'modern liberal'. Australians have proved themselves to be extremely enthusiast uptakers of new technology. And so it will be with EVs
Everyone knows the future is coal cars.
Dave Sharma - the dead wood of Bondi.
People needed enticements to consider taking steam trains which required massive infrastructure investment before they became popular. Races with horses were staged for that purpose in the early days of the stream train, called 'the iron horse'. Now electric, they carry millions
So why you DaveSharma stayed silent when liberals opted first the same policy? auspol
Get a brain Dave nobody is forcing anyone to buy one.
Misty__Bella Obviously Mr. Sharma you fail to realise that Labor always knows what's best and as long as the voters keep quiet all will go well.
Jeez, my consumer preference would be to be able to buy my weed down the local chemist but those damn politicians seem happy to force their views... Petrol cars, as much as I love them, are more harmful globally than my occasional choof.
We should warn people about Dave Sharma......
ClimateRealists Bloody politicians do not think of the Workingman who is on a low wage that cannot afford to replace their Car
Hey Sharma, grab your horse and get shafted, piesie
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What a hill for the Libs to die on. Massive own goal
Does seem worried about people's preferences, doesn't he?
Unfortunately he is slagging the LNP Government’s own electric car targets. The Coalition has a target of 50% of new sales by 2030 too!
Yes well the target is quite middle of the road so to speak compared internationally
rosfler_fuller That's the exact target the LNP's policy is, you know the one that was discussed in estimates, the one JoshFrydenberg is telling everyone in his electorate about. DaveSharma just like when you lost to drkerrynphelps, your only tactic is to lie and lie about lying.
rosfler_fuller 3/3 Discounts on Insurance, Charging Equipment Conversions How can this be?! I mean, is the legislation a product of industry, consumer behaviour or of POLICY and responsible, responsive government. Truly, the LNP are puppets of the fossil fuel industry. auspol AusVotes2019
rosfler_fuller 2/3 Incentives for Plug-in Hybrids and Electric Cars New Plug-in Car Purchases. Buyers of plug-in hybrids and electric cars benefit from a tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the size of the battery in the car. ... Utilities: Rebates and Better Electricity Rates auspol
Got forbid the government would take a leadership position on anything. I’m all for more EV’s.
This is so true. If you cut the red tape surrounding industry then you can create a proper capitalist market.👍
Where's davesharma? climatechange
If were left up to the conservatives absolutely nothing would be done, it’s not their nature. Conservatives go with the ‘status quo’, it’s always backwards to the future for them.
He is correct of course but that’s not how socialists like Bill & the ALP think
Well consumer preferences have kinda been controlled by the LNP fossil fuel lobby. Maybe you should think before you speak DaveSharma. auspol.
The book of Abbott 1:1 If it's Labor policy it must be opposed. That might just be Dave's 'Asians with Phd's' moment. LOL. Thanks for your service.
Seeing as no-one will be making petrol cars in 2030, I think the market will force us to buy electric cars. It's not like we make them here any more.
I believe in climate change. But i agree, everything to do with climate change should be driven by consumer behavior. I am not sure how Labor would enforce a 50% EV target anyway. But labor's renewable policy is not driven by all consumers either.
Sharma claimed he supported strong action on ClimateChange. WentworthVotes, Dave Sharma will toe the party line on stupid rhetoric, Climatechange inaction & ensuring the inevitable transition to EVs is as slow & expensive as possible. You're better off with an independent
Strategic change is never driven by consumers or corporates. Consumers and corporates only do what is best for them, often not what’s best for all. Governments set strategic direction and support it with funding, policy and legislation. Consumers and corporates respond to these.
Our PM is Mr Metathesiophobia.
Does this idiot and all the other roaches in LNP coming out now not realise that their party has nearly the same position ? So it is all rosy until Labor puts out nearly the same thing ? Bloody hypocritical sleeze balls the lot of them.
What rubbish. Transition to electric vehicles will be driven by what kind of vehicles the global car manufacturing industry is producing. Have already seem comments about some hybrids not being available here because of Aust's poor fuel standards.
The LNP oppose change of any type. But ehen change happens they take credit for it. There must be a phobia for fear of change 'Metathesiophobia'
Then the grid will fail bet you they have not though sbout it
Sharma's not very smart is he? It is being driven by consumers and that's why our govt must assist innovators like the CSIRO develop world leading charging technology.
I remember when politicians forced us to wear seatbelts. Stopped me breaking my teeth on the steering wheel when I wrecked the Datsun.
Yeah- Electric ars- that's the answer! Because we all know electricity comes from uh, er- the Sun, or something.
It's the very role of government to determine public policy and to facilitate it. Like when TurnbullMalcolm banned the use of incandescent light bulbs, or AnnastaciaMP mandated the sale of E10 by service stations. It's what governments do DaveSharma !
Just like drink driving, let the public decide? Who are these idiots?
Josh thinks its a great idea
So why does the LNP keep shoving coal down our throats?
It’s forced by climate change isn’t it?
mikeaubrey2 Didn't he get the message the first time? Sucker for punishment
i love this whole news channel, it is going to get our entire species killed hell yea!
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah...We’ll all be rooned, said Hanrahan!
roseannebyrne It’s the same plan as the government. Both LNP & ALP have the same plan.
what a dick - consumer behaviour will be determined by manufacturer behaviour auspol
Electric vehicles should also NOT be discouraged by Politicians DaveSharma
The most liberal statement I have heard from the liberals this year
PennyMcAust2 We no Shorten is a idiot...
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Who said Liberals have to buy electric cars?
Or maybe by reality Dave
And when electric cars are the only option?
They will be expensive too Who will help a young couple purchase such an expensive car ? Or will Slippery Bill pay
But what about Howard’s gas conversion subsidies?
I'll listen when you say something of interest
We don't have the infrastructure to support a 50 per cent target. Fast Charging stations are a big investment, all I see being built at the moment are petrol stations.
PennyMcAust2 GET RID OF PHELPS WHAT HAS SHE DONE FOR WENTWORTH ? JUST VIRTUE SIGNAL HER MEDIVAC BILL WAS SOOOO URGENT FUNNY HOW NOBODY TAKEN IT UP BEING SICK ? I THOUGHT IT WAS AN EMERGENCY ? PHELPS IS A FRAUD & A LIAR
Another smart person compromises themselves to tow the party line. Where is the forward looking outlook?
I guess DaveSharma must have surveyed Wentworth and learnt that most folk would prefer to keep their streets smelly and noisy for as long as possible.. Only the best for the wealthiest electorate in Australia!
Daves a wanker. If it was left up to the Liberal Party they'd bring back coal powered steam engines. auspol
Well yes they are, Norway have at least 80% electric cars, LIBERALS, as we can't, we won't be able collect petroleum TAX.
DaveSharma spoken to JoshFrydenberg lately? The lnp have the same policy. That is your party Dave ClimateChange AusVotes2019
World will force EVs on us. Most car building nations will stop building petrol cars by 2040. Catch up will be very expensive. Best be prepared. Presently all dirty petrol (91% octane with sulfur) cars are dumped in Australia. Clean new cars require 98%. A cost. EV no different
Sounds like Sharma’s high on coal....
Sharma doesn't have an informed or honest opinion, so why would we be interested?
Seems Sharma a bloody expert on anything and everything If he that good why did he not win his seat .are taxpayers subsidizing this slug
Dont vote this man in he does not have a clue.
Isn’t that exactly what happened with the change from leaded to unleaded petrol? Wasn’t that change enforced by politicians?
It has to be forced by politicians who are at least trying to do something about global warming
Dave Sharma needs to get a life. And a legitimate political platform. What does he actually believe in besides Jerusalem?
You haven't been elected yet and your telling LIES already and SPINNING PROPAGANDA its a real good way to KICK START a political career LYING about something that wasn't said. No one ever said anyone would be forced into buying EVs you are a DISGRACE..
Great because the people want electric vehicles. Therefore isn’t it the government’s job to help us better access them? Poll: Overwhelming Support for Electric Vehicle Incentives:
The very logical Dave Sharma hopefully will oust Phelps this time around. Let’s go Dave!
When did a target become law enforcement? You don't have to buy an electric car if you don't want to.
COALition modelling not far off Labor’s EV target despite criticising it. You lot don’t half look stupid banging this drum.
Dave, you really don't know what you're talking about, do you. Here's a tip: People in Wentworth are genuinely concerned about climate change. They're quite progressive in some ways.
roseannebyrne I thought you were one of the 'Modern Liberals Sharma? Get in the dinosaur bin, I say
Agreed. Let the free market do its work. It always results in a mess when Government interferes in the free market!
Who?
Dave Dave DaveSharma Dave DAVE
Twit. Typical LNP crap. No vision, no grand plan for kids to hook into. Kids love electric cars, ever since dodgem cars at Ag shows etc. They have zero idea. Just full of darkness and creepy inside. Go find a hole in the broad church citadel and hide. Hibernate for 1000 yrs.
Electric cars won't worry me. I'll be dead by then
Good old Dave, doing his best to lose again.
In other words, the Liberals are abdicating responsibility for cutting harmful vehicle emissions. Pathetic. CALL AN ELECTION. Let the people have their say! If you cannot govern in the national interest, voters will find someone who can.
I expect zali to be on there tomorrow. Hahahahahahaha
But isn't 50% also Libs policy? He should ask Frydenberg.
Thank goodness.
Tell DaveSharma to look up Norway
Get the social engineers out of our lives.. They are sending us crazy!
And I wonder if having a poster of himself on almost every light post on Old and New South Head Roads fits the 'forced by politicians' bill.
Like solar panels, superannuation, a national health scheme, national parks, banking regulation, NBN .....? Many people often do not realize the benefits until AFTER a government initiative makes the items or services available.
'Hypocrisy is in our DNA' LiberalAus
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mikeaubrey2 It will be driven by manufacturers and the available charging network. Nothing else. Well accepting price Prius remember, ugly though. Inclusions etc.
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Lol. My brothers own hybrids. They're hardly at the bowser, hardly ever! That's a preference lots of Australians would love to be making, if the technology was cheap enough for everyone.
It's going to happen anyway Dimwit, having Gov Support instead of ludite obstruction may just help local industry get involved.
I've seen some opinions recently that Kerryn Phelps might not retain Wentworth. I can't imagine those voters would dump her in favour of Sharma, a total milquetoast if ever I saw one.
The government is a reflection of the population. If party suggests target, they get elected if liked - consumer driven! Targets can be consumer driven too!
So the liberals paying subsidies with our taxes is not the same thing
It’s inevitable can’t you see the future you dummy!!!!
Dodgy Dave , really dodgy . A free kick for Labor . Thanks auspol
The 50% Labor target that is the same as the Liberal target? Really DaveSharma
No hopers! Can't see into the future. Well we don't want to stay stuck in the past with cockroaches like you lot. Bugger off with your staid, old fashioned and archaic attitudes. We are moving on. Just like Norway we too will hav 58% EV's in good time.
How much government investment went into telecommunications services pro support the move to 3G & 4G?
Makes complete sense but there will still be strong opposition to this view. Don't know how, but there will be.
Don’t change nuthin Dave. Now where’s my horse and trap.
FFS FO
Does that same opinion apply to the energy industry DaveSharma ? That is, should the energy industry, including coal-fired power stations & renewables ‘... be driven by consumer behaviour and preferences’, not forced by politicians'? auspol
Then why are politicians forcing us into private health insurance and destroying Medicare. It should be driven by consumers
DaveSharma saying no leadership in the Libs Party? No plans to encourage investment in ElectricCars or the infrastructure for ElectricVehicles or measures to provide more affordable access? Labor encouraging & supporting not 'forcing'! auspol AusVotes2019 WentworthVotes
It will be driven by the manufacturers who are saying they are transitioning to EV and as we don't make motor vehicles in Australia, we will have no choice
Meanwhile Dave Sharma is praising the Liberal’s own electric car target 😂
I thought you were a Modern liberal Dave why not have a vision for the future.
Exactly right David. It’s the consumers’ prerogative to fix climate change, not government’s business to encourage conditions where environmentally friendly products are more prevalent. The latter would be communism and destroy our way of life
so the scumbo govt prefers high polluting vehicles over EV that are less polluting. Recharging stations can be placed anywhere. Who in the lib/nat govt has shares in the petrol companies
Neither is a zero road toll
When supplies of fuel start dwindling, Australia will be one of the first countries who won't be getting any fuel. What do we do then? How will consumer behaviour & preferences work then? We must have a backup plan. What's your backup plan DaveSharma ?
Consumer behaviour and preferences: the cause of global warming. The Government should not simply be the 'hands-off' custodian of the economy. THEY SHOULD LEAD. Politicians forcing consumer behaviour in the interests of the environment get my vote. No question.
E.V triggers lnp,panic mode just plain negative on any labor climate policys
Vehicles have always been heavily regulated and for good reasons
It is and by manufacturers, labkrs plan is actually slower than the manufacturer commitments, as usual the coalition are behind in every technology from cars to energy
Apparently DaveSharma is a 'modern' liberal... 🤦♂️🙄 theboltreport AlanJones PMOnAir Gary_Hardgrave CraigKellyMP MichaelSukkarMP ZedSeselja
What about an electric chair!!😉
The candidate for Wentworth seems to have a larger platform than he deserves.
another white wash project that will create millions of dollars in implementing Tax payers Money setting up infrastructure for electric plugging systems to charge said cars up $..s per minute etc logically sounds good but in reality a Failure.
Dictatorial and centralised social engineering is so '1950's style communist', and look how badly that ended.
This is funny when you think about it. The NBN was introduced by the government and we didn't have a say at all other than to choose not to be connected to a phone and the internet. Politics is strange
Liberal target the same I believe
So government shouldn't influence change to save our climate and environment? How bloody small minded of you. DaveSharma Wentworth
what if nobody buys them? Oh of course, a carbon dioxide tax on petrol and diesel cars, trucks etc for this giant hoax
This is a perfect example of a liberal politician thinking that sitting on their hands is a perfect climate change plan.
Not forced. It's only a target of 50% new sales by 2030. It's very very similar to the coalition's policy on EVs. What government should do is work on infrastructure. Despite the moaning by the coalition in the last week, they themselves have been funding charging infrastructure
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