Politics with Michelle Grattan
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on fuel efficiency standards and the energy transition
Feb 8, 2024
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen joins the podcast to discuss the potential impact of adopting fuel efficiency standards similar to the United States in Australia, renewable energy and the regions, a report's findings and recommendations for better community engagement, and the government's energy transition progress and Indigenous clean energy strategy.
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- The new fuel efficiency standards in Australia aim to provide consumers with more choices of cars that are more efficient, cheaper to run, and have lower emissions.
- The fuel efficiency standards are projected to result in significant savings for consumers, estimated at around $1,000 per year by 2028, and will not affect the choice of cars or their prices.
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Fuel efficiency standards and their impact on car choices and prices
The federal government has announced new fuel efficiency standards for new cars sold in Australia. Despite triggering controversy, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, explains that the standards will not affect the choice of cars or their prices. Similar standards have been implemented in many countries, including the United States, without causing an increase in car prices. The introduction of these standards is aimed at providing Australians with more choices of cars that are more efficient, cheaper to run, and have lower emissions.
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