What Does the Push to Phase out Fossil Fuel Cars Actually Achieve?

What Does the Push to Phase out Fossil Fuel Cars Actually Achieve?
Soaring fuel prices mean the per kilometre cost of running an electric vehicle (EV) is lower than petrol and diesel models. John Walton/PA
Peter Castle
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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become the first Australian government to legislate the phase-out of fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The new policy heralds a ban on the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles, which will come into effect in 2035.

Peter Castle
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Peter Castle is an Australian mechanical engineer with broad experience in the oil and gas, energy, and other process industries.
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