Fuels of the Future – Revolutionary Ways Your Vehicle Will be Powered

1. Battery powered vehicles:

Battery technology continues to improve by the day however the range that it is currently able to offer is its key downside. The greatest range you can achieve with cars currently on the market ranges from 60 kms to 150 kms before you would either need a battery swap or recharge. Whilst continually improving, the current charge times are slow and hence restrictive.

Pros:

• The power to recharge batteries would be supplied by the existing grid. Hence governments would have the ability to regulate the input based on policy.
• Battery powered vehicles tend to be silent and do away with the requirement for an exhaust system
• Charging stations and battery swap stations are in pre implementation phases. The theory is, standardisation of batteries would allow battery users to simply swap batteries in a “swap and go” fashion
• Significant advances have already occurred in battery technology and on a cost basis there appears to be a steady decrease in costs to the end user. The Nissan Leaf and Holden (Chevrolet) Volt are the current answer to this new technology however entry level costs are in excess of A$55,000. As a result mainstream adoption of this technology appears to be some time away. The cost will also remain a disincentive for large volume vehicle purchasers such as car hire companies in Sydney

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Cars and Carbon: 5 Handy Tips to Reduce Your Car’s Environmental Impact

1.       Minimise vehicle use where possible

The most effective way is to reduce your reliance on your vehicle.  Plan your trip to ensure there are no wasteful trips i.e. 5 short errands should be merged into a longer outing by organising your day.  Car pool with friends or neighbours if viable to replace trips to work, school, Saturday sports and so on. This can further reduce emissions and monetary cost.

Sell that second car if possible. A spare car can often lead to unnecessary expenses on the family budget as well as unnecessary use at times. If the need does arise, car rental in Sydney is a viable option and available at increasingly low rates.

Take a ride! With the increase in cycle ways in Sydney, your bike can help you cover short trips and errands, increasing you level of fitness as a bonus.

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