Articles * Transport

Dec 13, 2024

3 min read

The Halo Effect Communities (Part 1)

Over the last few months, this briefing has looked at local trends in solar PV and electric vehicle uptake. We've put them side-by-side — and discovered another pattern. 😇 Key Takeaway Geographically, solar and EV uptake move in opposite directions. The maps below show Australia's capital cities. When it comes to solar PV (maps on the left), the dots move from dark in the centre to light on the edges. That means solar uptake increases as you move away from the centre of the city. Whereas

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Nov 15, 2024

2 min read

The EV Revolution by Postcode

Here at OnlyFacts, we’re obsessed with finding the most local and granular data possible, then making it accessible. You’re probably familiar with our work on solar uptake by postcode. Now, we’re looking at EVs. Which communities are leading the EV revolution? Let’s find out. Why It Matters Transitioning to battery-powered vehicles is no vanity project. Transport is Australia’s 3rd largest emitting sector, accounting for 22% of the country’s emissions. Road transport creates the lion's

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Aug 23, 2023

2 min read

Energy intensity: How much energy to move people and stuff

In the last briefing, we looked at transport emissions. But that's just one key indicator. Another is energy intensity. Let's dive in ... Why energy intensity matters Energy intensity is the power we need to get a specific output. When it comes to transport, that output is moving people and stuff. Energy efficiency means we use less power to get the same result. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says improving energy efficiency is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to reduce emissions

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Aug 15, 2023

2 min read

Australians like EVs. But we love SUVs too.

In this briefing: we drill down into car emissions. Headlines tell us Electric Vehicle sales are 'soaring'. We all know percentage increases off a low base tend to sound impressive. So this briefing gives you context. The first thing to know * Transport is Australia's second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter, after electricity. * The sector's emissions bounced around during the pandemic and are now slightly below pre-Covid levels. Chart below: Sector emissions (million tonnes CO₂-e. Excludes l

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