Australia implements new fuel efficiency standards, the National Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES), to encourage cleaner car choices and potentially lower fuel costs for motorists.
New rules aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) cheaper and cleaner have come into effect in Australia. The National Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) set minimum pollution standards for car manufacturers for the first time. These rules apply to new car sales and limit the average emissions of a carmaker's fleet of vehicles sold each year, measured in grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. Companies exceeding these caps face a penalty of $100 for each gram per kilometer.
Similar rules exist in every developed economy globally except Russia, encouraging car manufacturers to increase their offerings of EVs and fuel-efficient combustion engine vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Council head of legal, policy and advocacy, Aman Gaur, stated that Australians will benefit from more EV choices and lower prices due to increased competition. He added that the NVES will reduce fuel bills, provide a wider selection of the latest fuel-efficient cars, and improve air quality by lowering emissions. Australia currently has one of the world's most polluting car fleets, with motorists generating an average of 170 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer traveled – significantly higher than other developed nations. The Albanese government anticipates these new rules, implemented on January 1st, will lead to more efficient vehicles for motorists, saving the average new car buyer $1000 annually in fuel costs by 2028. However, the purchase price of new EVs remains a substantial barrier compared to petrol and diesel vehicles. Only six EV models are available for under $40,000, with the cheapest being an MG4 at around $30,000. Ten hybrid electric vehicles retail for under $40,000, also starting at $30,000.
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