Electric Dreams
Australia has no policy to incentivise electric vehicle uptake, are we destined to become a dumping ground for gas guzzlers? This week we talk to Richie Merzian and Audrey Quicke about what how Australia can electrify its transport sector, quick smart.
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Guest:
Richie Merzian, director Climate & Energy program // @richiemerzian
Audrey Quicke, climate researcher
The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute
Website:
australiainstitute.org.au
Producer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermacey
Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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