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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan

Tesla has criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for claiming the price of the most popular petrol and diesel cars in Australia would jump by thousands of dollars under the Albanese government’s clean car plan.
Tesla has criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for claiming the price of the most popular petrol and diesel cars in Australia would jump by thousands of dollars under the Albanese government’s clean car plan. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP

Tesla has launched a scathing attack on Australia’s main auto industry lobby group, accusing it of attempting to delay climate action by repeatedly making “plainly false” claims to the public about an Albanese government clean car policy.

In a submission to the government about the design of a vehicle efficiency standard, Tesla sharply criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), an organisation in which it holds a board seat and is an active member.

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