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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.
Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs
Federal government softens rules for 4WDs and utes as it finally wins approval for new vehicle emissions standards from legacy car lobby.
Most Australians back new car emission rules, support highest in outer suburbs
Most motorists want more efficient vehicles to be sold in Australia and support the introduction of rules to limit car emissions, with support highest in outer suburbs.
Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia
Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.
Australia is underestimating the benefits of electric vehicles – and of faster uptake
EVs aren’t just a cleaner and more efficient form of transportation – they’re also batteries on wheels. And there’s a lot you can do with 5 million batteries on wheels.
Australia under pressure to buckle on EV rules after US makes changes
The federal government has been urged by the car lobby to keep its emission-cutting vehicle rules on track after the US revealed big changes to its fuel-efficiency standards.
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