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   Standards for aftermarket electric vehicle conversions
   Standards for recharging infrastructure
   Energy efficiency of electric vehicles
   Batteries and their supporting supply chain
A study for the Victorian Department of Transport (2010) highlighted the need for standards
regarding electric vehicles to be developed in order to ensure success of electric buses and
charging infrastructure in Australia. The three points it mentioned were:
   Development of standards surrounding the safe and efficient operation of electric vehicle
   batteries
   The acceleration in development of renewable electricity supplies in Victoria
   The development of standards and regulations for electric vehicle charge points
Likewise, the Queensland 30-year Electricity Strategy (2012) identified the need for efficient
regulatory frameworks to create efficient supply chains that accommodate innovative
technology, such as embedded generation technology, battery storage and electric vehicles.
It also discussed the need for addressing the impact that electric vehicles have on network
infrastructure.

5.2      Review of Legislation, Regulation and Policies
A literature review was undertaken to identify any electric vehicles specific requirements and
standards that would be applicable for the trial. The following legislation and regulations
were reviewed:
   Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994
   Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2005

   Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2010
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995
   Traffic Regulation 1962

   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions)
   Regulation 2005
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Dangerous Goods) Regulation 2008
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2010
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2010
   Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety)
   Regulation 2010
   Heavy Vehicle National Law Act 2012
   Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland)
   Heavy Vehicle (Fatigue Management) National Regulation
   Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation
   Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation
   Heavy Vehicle National Law Regulation 2014




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