John Quiggin, Author at The Driven

Policy

Australia must wean itself from monster utes – and weakening of vehicle emissions rules won’t help one bit

The amended rules reflect domestic and international trends that, taken together, increase the risk Australia, and the world, will fail to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.

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It’s good the High Court overturned Victoria’s questionable EV tax. But there’s a sting in the tail

The road user charge was terrible policy, environmentally and economically. But the Court’s decision has flagged the urgent need for a consistent policy.

Model 3s line up for shipping from Pier 80. Source: Simon Williams/Twitter

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Let buyers jump the queue for electric cars by importing them directly

"Parallel importing" would increase supply and increase competition in the market for new and used electric vehicles overnight.

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We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

Vested interests have held Australia back from introducing fuel emissions standards. The Albanese government must enact this long overdue policy which is crucial to the EV transition.

John Quiggin

Australia must wean itself from monster utes – and weakening of vehicle emissions rules won’t help one bit

Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

It’s good the High Court overturned Victoria’s questionable EV tax. But there’s a sting in the tail

Let buyers jump the queue for electric cars by importing them directly

We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

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