In this Weekly Dispatch:
- The University of Queensland debunks EV myths and found that misinformation about EVs has a substantial foothold in Western nations.
- Only about 10 per cent of solar panels are recycled, leading to many being shipped offshore or ending up in landfills. Industry is calling for a national product stewardship scheme to manage decommissioned panels.
- Bayswater power station turns 40.
- Tesla drivers have reported phantom braking while driving in autopilot mode, with cars rapidly decelerating for no reason.
- AGL is exploring the potential sale of its 20% equity interest in Tilt Renewables.
- Industry is developing new recycling solutions for agricultural plastic products to divert 45,000 tonnes of single-use soft plastics from landfill each year.
- Podcast of the week: Ausgrid’s Wired for good final podcast for the season, chat about grid connections.