Letter

In response to Bowen's electrification gospel has a truck-shaped problem

Rest, revive, thrive and save the planet

Any one with an EV will tell you that the city travel is long lost, the charging station needs a little work. But the one thing never spoken about in the distance debate is the “Rest and revive" campaign – how taking a break on a long trip with fast charging and sufficient chargers it is possible to improve the road toll, and help country town Australia’s economy – with a one time investment in solar and batteries to reduce demand on the grid and reduce imported fuel subsidies.

— Bob Pearce from Adelaide SA