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"New analysis this week found strong fuel efficiency standards would have saved
Australia A$5.9 billion in fuel costs and emissions equal to a year’s worth of
domestic flights if the policy was adopted in 2015.
The finding, by think-tank the Australia Institute, puts further pressure on
the new federal government to bring our fuel efficiency standards in line with
Europe and other developed nations.
Unlike other comparable countries, Australia does not have fuel efficiency
standards for motor vehicles. On the face of it this is puzzling; aside from
lower costs for motorists and fewer emissions, the policy would also decrease
our reliance on imported oil.
But opposition from vested interests – including oil refineries and the car
dealership industry – has held Australia back. The onus is now on the Albanese
government to enact this obvious and long overdue policy which is crucial to
the electric vehicle transition."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
