E238: Australia's EV Shift: Policy, Power, and Opportunity

25/05/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 238
E238: Australia's EV Shift: Policy, Power, and Opportunity

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In this episode, our guest is Ross De Rango, former Head of Energy and Infrastructure at the Electric Vehicle Council and a leading voice in Australia's EV transition. Ross breaks down the policies driving EV adoption, the pivotal role of home charging, and the emerging power of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration. He shares sharp insights on the challenges and opportunities of electrifying transport, and how the changing grid can shape the energy future. The discussion also touches on fairness in energy access, potential for EV manufacturing in Australia, and the importance of supporting second-hand EV markets. Ross offers advice for young professionals entering the sector and suggests how governments can accelerate innovation with strategic funding. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs