Industry organisation backs federal government to take action on Australian fleet.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says it fully supports last week’s announcement by the Australian government to launch a detailed strategy to reduce vehicle emissions and increase zero and low-emissions options to consumers.
“This is the kind of courageous intent we have been seeking from our government and it is a major step on our journey to delivering low emission vehicles to Australian customers,” says Tony Weber, pictured, the FCAI’s chief executive. “We have publicly advocated for a government-mandated CO2 target for many years.”
The direction is consistent with an approach outlined by the FCAI in July 2020 when it stated the chamber, “strongly supports a comprehensive approach to addressing vehicle emissions that includes fuel-quality standards, the introduction of Euro 6, and the introduction of a challenging but realistic, achievable and market-relevant CO2 standard”.
Weber adds: “The nationally led co-operative approach, supported by state and territory governments and relevant stakeholders, will help to build a comprehensive strategy that includes the complexities of vehicles, infrastructure, taxation and incentives that are critical to achieving our climate-change ambitions.
“It also is critical to ensure all Australians are included, rather than excluded, because of where they live and what they can afford, and ensure ambition is matched with reality.”
Keyword: Support to reduce emissions