Have you wanted to do your bit for the Earth and invest in an electric car, but thought “jeez where would I charge it? And what if I run out of battery while driving?” It’s all a bit complicated isn’t it? A Senate report has set out recommendations to get more Australians to switch over to electric vehicles. However, many are saying the report doesn’t go far enough.

To discuss this with us, we spoke to Professor Thomas Bräunl from the University of Western Australia, where he directs the Renewable Energy Vehicle Project.