Electric Vehicle Challenges & Carbon Neutral Products for Australia

“Electric vehicles are being introduced worldwide while governments, cities or utilities still have to resolve challenges around building charging infrastructures, establishing new policies and managing electricity demand,” says Philippe Reboul organiser of the third EV Conference in Brisbane 26 October 2011.  Meanwhile, Meg McDonald, CEO of Low Carbon Australia, said the development of carbon neutral products by Keytek – two laser toner cartridges – is another example of Australian business understanding the market desire for carbon neutral alternatives.

EV Conference, Brisbane

For its 3rd edition, the Australia Electric Vehicle Conference will take place again in Brisbane on 26 October 2011 at the Sebel & Citigate Hotel.

This conference which, last year, attracted 250 attendees from all over Australia and overseas, is a unique opportunity for participants to listen to renowned professionals and network across this fast growing industry. 3 different full electric cars were on display and available for test drive.

The official conference video can be seen on the home page of www.evconference.com .

The program will be focussing not just on electric vehicles and their introduction on the Australian market but as importantly on their potential impact onto the electricity grid, the provision of charging infrastructure, the development of appropriate policies, the economics of EV and the role EV will play in making a transition to cleaner and greener transport.

A wide range of key industry leaders will be speaking about their latest experience using EV’s and their objectives from short to long term. CEOs such as Energex’ Terry Effeney or Chargepoint’s James Brown will be presenting along side senior representatives of state government EV programs from WA, VIC and QLD.

“Electric vehicles are being introduced worldwide while governments, cities or utilities still have to resolve challenges around building charging infrastructures, establishing new policies, managing electricity demand etc. Fleet owners ask to better understand the true economics and many other industries are keen to be involved or at least prepared” says Philippe Reboul, Managing Director of EV Conference, the event organiser. “Our conference offers a unique forum where these points will be addressed with all the key professionals in one place”.

Other aspects surrounding electric vehicles will be discussed such as the Smart Grid, energy storage/batteries, new technologies and the production of renewable energy to recharge EV’s.

More information can be found at www.evconference.com.au

7 August 2011:

Low Carbon Australia has certified as carbon neutral under the Australian Government’s NCOS Carbon Neutral Program, two laser toner cartridges produced by Melbourne based company Keytek.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus welcomed the addition of printer cartridges to the list of carbon neutral products certified under the Government’s NCOS Carbon Neutral Program.

“The Carbon Neutral Program is a voluntary scheme which allows Australian businesses to measure, reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with business operations or products.”

“Cutting carbon pollution across our economy is going to be a significant challenge. It will require a coordinated effort from all levels of government, businesses, like Keytek as well as individuals if we are to achieve a clean energy future,” Mr Dreyfus said.

Chris Watts, National Sales Manager for Australian owned Company, Keytek Pty Ltd, said the opportunity to develop an alternative product was worth the investment.

“Keytek has been selling a printer cartridges and other printer consumable items and for almost 20 years. In response to demands for recycled and remanufactured printer cartridges, Keytek developed two products, Greentec and Keytek Green, exclusively for the Australian market,” Mr Watts said.

“And the great news for our clients is Greentec and Keytek Green are up to 30% cheaper than the original product,” he said.

Meg McDonald, CEO of Low Carbon Australia, said the development of carbon neutral products by Keytek is another example of Australian business understanding the market desire for carbon neutral alternatives.

The Australian Government established Low Carbon Australia to work with business and the public sector to develop and deliver energy efficiency finance solutions, and to help business and consumers identify goods and services which are carbon neutral.

Source: www.cleanenergyfuture.com.au, www.lowcarbonaustralia.com.au & www.keytek.com.au