The parking industry stands at a crossroads, facing a future teeming with autonomous vehicles, electric, and flying cars. As urban populations swell—an estimated 27% increase over the next 26 years according to UN data—we must rethink our car parks and parking stations to serve not just today’s needs but those of the coming decades. The…
This week the New South Wales government finally rolled out details of its EV Ready grant program that was announced in late 2022 to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative targets residential strata buildings and aims to assist in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. Why Is the EV Ready Grant Program…
On October 11, 2023, Parking Australia hosted our bi-annual Conference, Outlook 2023 in Sydney at the International Convention Centre, alongside National Roads and Traffic and eMobility Live – which attracted crowds of close to 10,000 people. As a board director since 2021 and as current President, I was absolutely delighted with the entire event of…
As Electric vehicles (EVs) accelerate us towards a cleaner and more sustainable world, businesses aim to align their strategies with sustainability. One aspect of their Environmental impact – installing EV charging stations at the workplace is becoming an increasingly popular trend – as it both satisfies ESG goals, while also enhancing employee satisfaction. In this…
Finding an available electric vehicle charging bay when you need it has become critical with the accelerating popularity of EVs. As the world increasingly embraces sustainable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining popularity. Today, over 1.8 million publicly accessible charging points are available, 37% increase in 2021 compared to the previous year [1]. However,…
With the rising popularity of EVs, it’s essential for strata communities to create an environment that supports sustainable transportation, including electric vehicles (EVs). In this article we address the key issues that strata buildings need to think about and and step-by-step guide to becoming EV Ready. New Regulations about EV charging in strata buildings Effective…
Electric vehicle (EV) usage is on the rise, and with it, the need for convenient and reliable EV charging infrastructure. If you’re a strata building owner or manager, you might be wondering where to start with EV charging installation in your strata building. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll go over…
As vehicle (EV) popularity accelerates, it’s more important than ever to keep EV charging stations accessible for drivers. This is a key focus for parking operators and buildings equipped with EV charging infrastructure. One major roadblock? ICEing – when non-EV vehicles park in EV charging spots, or when EVs misuse these bays, and park there…
What is the role of flying cars in smart cities of the future? How are flying cars in smart cities a significant component of urban air mobility? How do flying cars fit within an overriding transport mobility strategy in smart cities? In our last blog we talked about the recent launch of two new flying…
If you’re lucky enough to own an electric car, you probably know that one of the challenges is finding a place to charge it. While there are public charging stations out there, it’s also possible and even necessary to charge your EV at home. This is because recharging an electric vehicle takes a lot longer…
