US EditionCoalition plan to dump fuel efficiency penalties would make Australia a global outlier
- Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced plans to eliminate penalties from the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard if elected next month, stating, "We will abolish Labor's tax on family cars and utes."
- Dutton warned that under the current plan, a Toyota RAV4 could cost up to $9,700 more due to penalties that apply starting July 1, 2025.
- Critics, including the Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council, argue that removing these penalties could limit fuel-efficient vehicles and disrupt Australia's progress towards lower emissions.
- The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries expressed concerns about public readiness for electric vehicles, noting that sales dropped from 9.5% to 4.9% from March 2024 to March 2025.
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Coalition Vows to Scrap Penalties on Car Models That Fail Emissions Standards
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged that a Coalition government will scrap penalties on new car models that do not meet fuel efficiency standards set by the government. Under current plans put in place by Labor, starting in July, new cars failing to meet the emissions criteria of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will face heavy penalties. This standard is a central part of the government’s mission to reach net zero by 2050. Howe…
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