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Review of alternative fuel vehicle policy targets and settings for Australia

Developments in new technologies, concerns over long term fossil fuel security and the need to reduce greenhouse emissions from the transport sector have all contributed to discussion about the potential role of electric vehicles (EVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Australia. The Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa) commissioned Energeia to provide an independent, evidence based report identifying appropriate EV and natural gas vehicle (NGV) targets for Australia considering a range of costs and benefits and the mix of best practice policies for achieving the target.