Emissions standard on cars will save Australians billions of dollars, and help meet our climate targets

The cheapest way for Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions is to put a cap on car emissions. It would be so cheap, in fact, that it will save drivers money.

Putting a cap on car emissions
will save everyone money.

According to analysis from ClimateWorks, the toughest proposed standard would help Australia achieve about 6% of its 2030 emission reduction target, and save drivers up to A$500 each year on fuel.

The federal government is looking at policy options to meet Australia’s 2030 emissions target of 26-28% below 2005 levels. Last year it established a ministerial forum to look at vehicle emissions and released a draft Regulation Impact Statement for light vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans and utilities) in December.

There is no reason for the government to delay putting the most stringent emissions standard on cars.

Read the piece on The Conversation by the Head of Implementation at ClimateWorks Australia from Monash University, Scott Ferraro, and the Project Manager from the same organisation, Claire Painter  - “Emissions standard on cars will save Australians billions of dollars, and help meet our climate targets.”