So, why are pollies talking about electric cars?The federal opposition wants half of new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2030 and 50 per cent of the government's fleet to be electric by 2025.In announcing the plan, Labor Leader Bill Shorten said Australia lags behind other developed nations in adopting the new models.As part of the plan, businesses would also be allowed to deduct a 20 per cent depreciation for private fleet electric vehicles worth at least $20,000.
"We are significantly behind the uptake of EVs in this country relative to what we might see as comparative markets."Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ridiculed Labor's target, and described it on Monday as Labor's"war on the weekend"."What Australians have always expressed a preference for is the vehicles that have a bit of grunt and a bit of power, because they like to enjoy the great recreational opportunities that are out there," he said.
"It is estimated that by 2025 there will be 230,000 such cars on our roads and more than one million by 2030. "Electric vehicles have the potential to lower transport costs, enhance fuel security, and increasingly create more sustainable cities with less pollution and better health outcomes for our communities," he said.Last week, Mr Shorten said"it can take eight to 10 minutes" to charge a vehicle, but later added,"it can take longer".The Coalition was quick to jump on the claim, saying it was unrealistic.
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Yeah all good stuff, we'll be able to drive anytime the sun shines and the wind blows
Because they are educationally challenged
Makes them all feel good over here while doing Adani over there...
Kickbacks from electric car manufacturers obviously
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