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Queenstown's Infrastructure Crunch: Electric Vehicles & New Solutions
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Queenstowns infrastructure is buckling under rapid growth, with roads set to be overwhelmed by 2027-2030. Despite warnings, the district is struggling to keep up, with one car per resident, an unsustainable ratio. Electric vehicles are promoted, but only 2% of the fleet is electric. New solutions like gondola networks, electric ferries, and autonomous pods are being considered to reduce car dependency. The challenge lies in accelerating infrastructure development and streamlining planning processes to harness the potential of electrification.
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