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"The Victorian Allan Labor government has joined a global initiative committed
to enabling 100 per cent zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040.
The Drive to Zero program, created by clean transportation accelerator
Calstart, which has been working since 1992 to accelerate the decarbonisation
of commercial vehicles through global partnerships, policy advocacy, innovative
tools, and the development and promotion of groundbreaking technologies and
business models.
By committing to the 47-page MoU, Victoria joins a range of national and
subnational governments as well as manufacturers, finance institutions, fleet
owners and operators, and utility and infrastructure providers, all of whom
have committed to work together to decarbonise the freight sector and reduce
transport emissions.
“Freight demand will more than double by 2050 – so we must act now by shifting
to rail and backing cleaner transport,” said Horne.
“This endorsement links Victoria to a global push to cut emissions and halve
them by 2030.”
The MoU has currently been endorsed by 43 countries – including New Zealand,
the United Kingdom, and the United States – as well as 295 subnational
entities, including the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Under the MoU, signatories commit to working together to enable 100 per cent
zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040, with an interim goal of 30 per
cent zero emission vehicle sales by 2030.
Michael Berube, Calstart CEO, said subnational governments like Victoria are
critical in accelerating zero-emission trucks and buses.
“This endorsement connects Victoria to a global network and will help jointly
reduce transport emissions, enhance fuel resilience, and support faster
adoption of zero-emission vans, trucks and buses,” he said."
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
