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July 13, 2023

How far to the next electric vehicle charging station – and will I be able to use it? Here’s how to create a reliable network

Kai Li Lim, The University of Queensland and Scott Hardman, University of California, Davis

There is already a blueprint for a reliable network of charging stations. The industry can learn a lot from the petrol station giants – plus its chargers can harness the powers of digital technology.

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September 12, 2022

Australia is failing on electric vehicles. California shows it’s possible to pick up the pace

Scott Hardman, University of California, Davis; Daniel Sperling, University of California, Davis, and Gil Tal, University of California, Davis

We’ve heard all the concerns about switching to electric cars before. But California, a market with many similarities, shows why Australia is well placed to accelerate its transition.

Self-driving cars could lead to increased traffic and pollution if they spur more travel by car. Witthaya Prasongsin via Getty Images

January 28, 2022

Driverless cars won’t be good for the environment if they lead to more auto use

Giovanni Circella, University of California, Davis and Scott Hardman, University of California, Davis

Studies show that when people can ride in a car without having to operate it, they increase their car use. That could increase traffic and pollution, unless government puts a price on car travel.

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