1、Recommendations for anAustralian New VehicleEfficiency Standard Clearly demonstrates how the standard will support the governmentslegislated emissions reduction targets,and at minimum be consistentwith delivering a reduction in total transport emissions approximatelyequal with,but preferably lower t

2、han 2005-levels by 20301.Ensures the transport sector makes an equitable contribution toemissions reduction and block efforts being made by some groups toactively shift the burden from global car makers onto Australianfarmers,manufacturers,energy suppliers,households and other localbusinesses to cut

3、 harder and faster to meet Australias emissionreduction targets.Enables the achievement of the electric vehicle(EV)targets adoptedin the majority of Australian states and territories i.e.at least 50%EVsales by 2030,which were recently endorsed by the FederalGovernment via inclusion in its National E

4、lectric Vehicle Strategy2.Catches up to major global markets like the US and EU by,or ideallybefore 2030,in recognition of the fact that if Australia continues toremain behind,other countries will continue to be prioritised for thesupply of low and zero-emissions vehicles.Recognises much of the tech

5、nology already exists overseas but weneed a standard that brings it to Australia,and therefore there is noexcuse to follow a proportional reduction in emissions targets.Wemust aim to catchup this decade.Includes a penalty rate consistent with other major countries,afteraccounting for the broader des

6、ign of the standard,including theoverall stringency of targets and inclusion of any concessions/bonuscredits.1 https:/theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Australia-FE-standards_final.pdf2https:/www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdfDeliver a globall