The Melbourne Energy Institute invites you to its sixth seminar in the Powering the Future series, a discussion between Nick Parkington from Honda Australia and A/Prof. David Keith from Melbourne Business School.
Australia’s automotive sector is entering a period of profound change, driven by the transition to electric vehicles, evolving emissions and transport policies, intensifying competition among established and emerging manufacturers, and rapid advances in vehicle technology. At the same time, questions remain about affordability, charging infrastructure, consumer choice, supply chains and the pace at which households and businesses will adopt new forms of mobility.
This seminar will explore how policy, competition and electrification are transforming the Australian car market. It will consider the implications for consumers, manufacturers, dealers and policymakers, and examine what will be required to support a market that is competitive, accessible and equipped for the transition to lower-emissions transport.
This event is part of the Melbourne Energy Institute: Powering the Future seminar series.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Melbourne Energy Institute and The University of Melbourne. The Melbourne Energy Institute welcomes broad discussion. Please engage respectfully and considerately with all perspectives.
Nick Parkington
General Manager - Automotive Honda Australia
Nick Parkington is an automotive executive with more than 20 years of experience in the Australian car industry. He has held leadership roles at some of Australia’s best-known automotive brands, with responsibility for Sales; Aftersales; Regional Operations; Supply Chain; and Franchise & Network Development.
Moderator - Associate Professor David Keith
Power Generation and Transport Program Leader, Melbourne Energy Institute, Associate Professor of Innovation and Sustainability, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
Associate Professor David Keith is Associate Professor of Innovation and Sustainability at Melbourne Business School (MBS), and Research Director of the MBS Sustainable Value Creation Institute. David joined MBS in 2023 after 10 years on the faculty of the MIT Sloan School of Management in the System Dynamics Group. David specialises in the use of simulation for strategy development in complex and dynamic settings.
