Manufacturers of utes will be given softer emission reduction targets in return for the adoption of environmentally beneficial technology.
by agreeing to soften the emission reduction targets that will apply to the popular vehicles in return for the adoption of environmentally beneficial technology.
Under the original proposal by Energy and Climate Minister Chris Bowen and Transport Minister Catherine King, The industry has warned that the emission reduction trajectory of more than 60 per cent over five years, or 12 per cent a year, was too steep, especially for the LCV class. But Greens leader Adam Bandt appeared to soften that stance on Monday, saying “we’ll see” when it comes to the vote on the NVES, even if Labor does a deal on gas approvals with the Coalition.Mr Bandt’s softening coincided with a fresh push from Labor to win over Greens support for the offshore gas regulation change.
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