2023 Australia exempts 3.5-4.5 tonne vehicles from New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, effective January 2023, will initially exempt popular vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser and RAM models due to a loophole for those weighing 3.5 to 4.5 tonnes. The government aims to include these vehicles in the future. Meanwhile, three coal mine expansions have raised concerns about Australia’s climate commitment, prompting criticism from Tuvalu's climate minister, while Origin Energy has halted hydrogen project plans.

October 04, 2024
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