SUVs made up half of all new car sales last year. They’re a drag on Australia successfully reducing its total greenhouse gas emissions.
- Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Labor has put fuel efficiency rules on the agenda. But the standards must be stringent and purpose-built for Australia.
Eco-driving techniques, such as knowing how to control your acceleration, can go a long way towards conserving fuel.
This shocking figure comes from our back-of-the-envelope calculations looking at the effect of forcing more efficient engines on the Australian market.
Australian vehicles have been accused of creating more emissions than their manufacturers advertise. But are Australian testing standards up to scratch?
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