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What is the maximum household income per year to be eligible for additional financial assistance in the Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme?
When can applications for the enhanced Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme be submitted?
What type of vehicles are not eligible for a rebate?
How much will be invested in public electric vehicle fast-charging options?
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What is the purpose of the electric vehicle snapshot?
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Study Notes
Queensland's Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy
- The 10-year strategy aims to support Queensland's shift to zero net emissions by 2050.
- The strategy has targets to accelerate Queensland toward a cleaner, greener transport future.
Development and Engagement
- The strategy is a whole-of-Queensland Government strategy developed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Department of Energy and Public Works.
- The strategy aligns with the Queensland Transport Strategy, supporting strategic outcomes.
- The development involved extensive engagement with the community, industry, interest groups, and local and state government.
- 4,600 Queenslanders contributed to the public survey, nearly 200 written submissions, and direct engagement with over 100 key stakeholders and experts.
Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan
- The plan details key initiatives and actions to shift Queenslanders to zero emission vehicles between 2022 and 2024.
- The plan focuses on alternative fuels, new and emerging technologies, and vehicle modes.
- It aims to increase zero emission vehicle uptake across Queensland households, communities, businesses, and government fleets.
Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles
- Replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with zero emission vehicles reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves urban air quality, and health.
- It supports industry and the energy sector to create more sustainable jobs across growing sectors, such as the renewables industry.
Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme
- The scheme makes new zero emission vehicles more affordable by reducing upfront costs for Queenslanders.
- Households earning less than or equal to $180,000 per year are eligible for more financial assistance.
- Applications for the enhanced scheme open from 1 July 2023.
- Eligible vehicles must be purchased on or after 1 July 2023.
- Vehicles not eligible for a rebate include those used for business purposes or leased vehicles.
Public Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Options
- A $10 million co-fund will support more public charging options in partnership with third-party providers.
- The charging infrastructure scheme aims to ensure Queenslanders and tourists can charge in more locations across Queensland.
Government Fleet Vehicles
- All eligible government fleet vehicles will be replaced with electric vehicles as current leases expire.
- Replacement will occur when a suitable alternative is available and appropriate for business needs.
Measuring Effectiveness
- The strategy's effectiveness will be measured through improved data sharing, customer surveys, and measuring outcomes from each of the priority areas.
Electric Vehicle Snapshot
- The electric vehicle snapshot provides an overview of measurable zero emission vehicle statistics.
- It includes the registration of zero emission vehicles in Queensland suburbs, market share of different models, and Queensland Electric Super Highway use.
- Figures presented in the snapshots are from registration and sales data collected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
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This quiz explores Queensland's 10-year strategy to transition to zero emission vehicles and support the state's goal of zero net emissions by 2050.