Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia
a fuel efficiency standard. Australia stands alongside Russia as one of the few developed nations without one.
Fuel efficiency standards set by governments limit car emissions by creating a cap for emissions across a manufacturer’s overall sales. This provides an incentive for carmakers to supply low- and zero-emissions vehicles and penalises companies that fail to do so. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among Australians, with sales during the first half of 2023 already eclipsing last year’s annual total.
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