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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Labor’s EV strategy ‘hamstrung’ by delayed fuel efficiency standard, advocates say

EV charging in a bay
The amount of time it has taken for fuel efficiency standards set by Australia’s government has set back EV adoption, critics claim. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Climate and transport advocates say the Albanese government’s showpiece electric vehicle strategy has achieved little and remains “hamstrung” six months after its release as the industry continues to wait for details of a fuel efficiency standard.

In mid-April, the government unveiled what was Australia’s first national electric vehicle strategy, which included ideas to support investment in charging infrastructure, guidance for apartment-dwellers wanting to own EVs and recycling programs for large batteries.

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