An Australian perspective on local government investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Dwyer, S; Moutou, C; Nagrath, K; Wyndham, J; McIntosh, L; Chapman, D

An Australian perspective on local government investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Dwyer, S

Moutou, C Nagrath, K Wyndham, J McIntosh, L Chapman, D

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Citation:: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2021, 13, (12)
Issue Date:: 2021-06-02

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dc.contributor.author	Dwyer, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4652-9351
dc.contributor.author	Moutou, C
dc.contributor.author	Nagrath, K
dc.contributor.author	Wyndham, J
dc.contributor.author	McIntosh, L
dc.contributor.author	Chapman, D
dc.date.accessioned	2021-09-01T23:51:23Z
dc.date.available	2021-09-01T23:51:23Z
dc.date.issued	2021-06-02
dc.identifier.citation	Sustainability (Switzerland), 2021, 13, (12)
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/150279
dc.description.abstract	Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing worldwide with increasing market pull from consumers and market push from manufacturers of vehicles and charging equipment, as well as others in the supply chain. Governments have begun developing policies to support EV uptake and local governments, in particular, are examining what role they should play. In Australia, a large country with low population density, EV uptake has been slower in comparison to other similar economies. This paper discusses the status of EV charging infrastructure deployment in Australia with regards to local governments, by considering the extent to which they are relied upon for the deployment of such technology and what motivates them to act. It also covers the work undertaken by the authors with one local government in developing an EV charging infrastructure business model that will help the local community adopt and benefit from EVs. An applied use of the business canvas methodology adapted to suit local government interests is presented to assess the risks and benefits that different business models offer. The paper offers insights into the strategic and pragmatic responsibilities local governments balance in seeking to expand the EV charging infrastructure in their jurisdiction.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Sustainability (Switzerland)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/su13126590
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	12 Built Environment and Design
dc.title	An Australian perspective on local government investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	13
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2021-09-01T23:51:21Z
pubs.issue	12
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	13
utslib.citation.issue	12

Abstract:

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing worldwide with increasing market pull from consumers and market push from manufacturers of vehicles and charging equipment, as well as others in the supply chain. Governments have begun developing policies to support EV uptake and local governments, in particular, are examining what role they should play. In Australia, a large country with low population density, EV uptake has been slower in comparison to other similar economies. This paper discusses the status of EV charging infrastructure deployment in Australia with regards to local governments, by considering the extent to which they are relied upon for the deployment of such technology and what motivates them to act. It also covers the work undertaken by the authors with one local government in developing an EV charging infrastructure business model that will help the local community adopt and benefit from EVs. An applied use of the business canvas methodology adapted to suit local government interests is presented to assess the risks and benefits that different business models offer. The paper offers insights into the strategic and pragmatic responsibilities local governments balance in seeking to expand the EV charging infrastructure in their jurisdiction.

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