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Public consultation ‘overwhelmingly’ supports fuel efficiency standard for cars, Labor says

Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Lobbying begins as car industry sweats on a low-risk fuel efficiency strategy

Has time run out for a cautious approach on future vehicle emissions?

The Canberra Times

Telling the truth about the past must trump our comfortable histories

Are we meant to forget history to appease monarchists?

Newcastle Herald

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Electric vehicle manufacturers push for fuel efficiency standards to increase uptake of cars, hit net zero by 2050

Car manufacturers say Australia needs to urgently adopt fuel efficiency standards in line with other countries to help promote the uptake of electric vehicles, warning it will otherwise be unable to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

ABC News

Cost stalling sales of electric vehicles as Aussies opt for petrol cars

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

The New Daily

EV experts say Australia will rapidly adopt electric vehicles — as long as the government gets its CO2 standard right

Electric vehicle experts and industry say a fuel efficiency standard will rapidly bring more EVs onto Australian roads, but they differ on how aggressive the government should pursue emissions reduction.

ABC News

Labor’s electric vehicle policy drives Australia forward – but not far

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

The Guardian - AU

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Fuel efficiency standards will get EV sales on track

The government unveiled its vision to hike Australia's uptake of electric cars, including plans for a long-awaited fuel efficiency standard.

The New Daily

Labor’s EV policy launch a ‘missed opportunity’ for national consistency, Bridget McKenzie says

Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of ‘stalling’ with consultation

The Guardian - AU

Will the new electric vehicle strategy put more EVs on the road, and how much will they cost?

You can expect many more EVs on the road in the coming years if the government imposes carbon emission caps on car makers. But how many more people will buy EVs, and will they be cheaper?

ABC News

Labor’s electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard and battery recycling

Policy contains no new incentives to buy EVs but does aim to improve charging infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

With emissions cap for car makers on the table, motor industry urges government to be 'ambitious'

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

ABC News

Labor’s ‘quite ambitious’ electric vehicle strategy expected to be released this week

Chris Bowen is expected to introduce an EV and vehicle fuel efficiency standards policy this week

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s high-polluting utes spark calls to change fuel-efficiency laws

Climate Council report says carmakers funnelling their least efficient utes to Australia due to lack of fuel-efficiency standards

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Rising ute sales cause surge in carbon emissions

'Has to change': Aussies’ unwavering love for utes could throw a wrench in the country’s efforts to combat climate change.

ABC News

Why EV conversions could become more mainstream for classic cars through to 4WD utes

From classic cars to 4WD utes, Noah Wasmer wants EV conversions to become mainstream.

The New Daily

Drivers could save $11.2 billion with EU efficiency standards

Drivers could save a combined $11.2 billion on fuel over five years if the Government adopted a Fuel Efficiency Standard similar to the European Union's.

AAP

Calls for fuel efficiency standards in Australia

The Electric Vehicle Council has renewed calls for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards in Australia following its success in New Zealand.

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'Overwhelming' support for big electric vehicle change

Motoring bodies, lobby groups, businesses and community organisations "overwhelmingly" support a big change to electric vehicle policy, an analysis indicates.

Wales Online

How to reduce petrol consumption in your car and slash fuel bills

Research suggests 76% of drivers could be doing more to improve fuel efficiency – meaning millions might actually be able to reduce how much they are spending filling up

Manchester Evening News

Speed limits to be cut to 20mph throughout Manchester

Manchester council says the decision to drop speed limits across the city is primarily for public health reasons, citing benefits such as less pollution, better fuel efficiency and fewer crashes

The New Daily

EV revolution: ‘Massive increase’ on our roads, but a slow uptake compared to overseas

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to mirror the growth of mobile devices and other technology in the coming years, according to an EV advocate.

AAP

Call to ban petrol car sales by 2035

A ban on petrol cars by 2035 and "world-class" fuel efficiency standards will be needed if Australia is to meet its net-zero target, a report warns.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s EV strategy won’t immediately fix Australia’s supply problems, experts say

Until a fuel efficiency standard is introduced, supply will be prioritised to Europe, the US and the UK

ABC News

Electric utes are finally being shipped to Australia. They're about to boom in popularity, report predicts

Australians have been told that electric utes will never work – and even that they don’t exist. Now, with the first models about to arrive in the country, a report predicts they're going to boom in popularity among fleet managers and tradies.

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