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"Road transport is responsible for a substantial share of global carbon dioxide
(CO₂) emissions. So reducing these emissions is a high priority.
In the European Union (EU), CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars have been
regulated for more than 15 years. The range of policy measures includes
mandatory CO₂ emission targets.
But Australia’s mandatory New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will only come in
next year, without other supporting policy measures.
In our new research, my colleagues and I compared the two car fleets and
examined their emissions in detail. We found Australian cars are typically
larger, heavier and less efficient, producing 43% more emissions than their EU
counterparts. The results demonstrate the vital role of well-designed,
ambitious policies and regulations in driving down emissions."
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
