# Why Campbell Newman is wrong about electric vehicles

Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman recently wrote a post on X including a link to an article from the Daily Mail, claiming that electric vehicles (EVs) are “a disaster for the environment and the economy”. He also suggested that EVs would make Australia’s most popular ute, the Toyota HiLux, obsolete.

His #X post is here: https://x.com/CampbellNewman/status/1740890671991701629?s=20

However, Newman’s tweet shows a lack of understanding of the facts and benefits of EVs, as well as a selective reading of the article he linked to. In this post, we will debunk some of the myths and misinformation that Newman and other EV critics have spread, and show why EVs are actually a great choice for Australia’s future.
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Tags: EV, Electric Vehicles