Discover how new fuel-efficiency standards will help Australian drivers save hundreds of dollars!

Australia is finally catching up with the rest of the developed nations by introducing new fuel efficiency standards.

This recent move by the federal government could save Australians up to $1,000 a year in fuel costs, a significant relief for many households.



The unveiling of the preferred model by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, signals a new era for the Australian automotive industry.

The new standards, which will apply to new passenger and light commercial vehicles, are expected to encourage car makers to sell more electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

This move is seen to provide more choices to potential car buyers.


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The government is set to release new fuel-efficiency standards. Image source: Freepik.


If Australia matches the United States in average vehicle efficiency by 2028, drivers should save a lot per vehicle yearly, according to Bowen.

'Because of a lack of action on an Efficiency Standard, Australian families are paying around $1,000 a year more than they need to be for their annual fuel bill—the Albanese Government is delivering long-term cost-of-living relief to fix that for new vehicles and put money back in people's pockets,' Bowen said in a statement.



This move is not only beneficial for consumers' wallets but also for the environment, as it promotes the use of vehicles that emit less carbon dioxide.

The introduction of these standards is expected to save Australian motorists $100 billion in fuel costs by 2050.

'This is about ensuring Australian families and businesses can choose the latest and most efficient cars and utes, whether they're petrol and diesel engines, or hybrid, or electric,' Bowen added.

The move has been praised by climate groups and industry bodies, including the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).



EVC Chief Executive Behyad Jafari said, 'This announcement from the Federal Government, when legislated, will give Australians a greater choice for the cars they want and put money back in their pockets through lower fuel bills.'

'Within a few short years, it will mean the average family will not have to spend as much on imported petrol, which we know is hugely volatile on price.'

The new policy is expected to end Australia's position at the back of the queue when it comes to the best and cheapest electric vehicles.

Car makers have been incentivised to offer their most efficient vehicles elsewhere first, but this should change with the introduction of the new standards.

'That should end now with this policy, and Australian car buyers should notice the change very quickly,' Jafari added.

The government will consult on the preferred model for a month and introduce the legislation as soon as possible.

The new cost-saving rules are expected to come into effect by January 1, 2025.
Key Takeaways
  • Australians could potentially save up to $1,000 annually on fuel costs with the new fuel efficiency standards set by the government.
  • The new standards encourage car manufacturers to offer more electric and fuel-efficient vehicles in the Australian market.
  • If the country achieves the same vehicle efficiency as the United States by 2028, significant savings on fuel are expected for drivers.
  • Climate groups and the Electric Vehicle Council have lauded the Federal Government's move, with expectations that it will offer Australians greater vehicle choice and cost savings on fuel.
What do you think about these new fuel efficiency standards? Do you believe they will make a significant difference in your annual fuel costs? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
 
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I did not see any serious paper from Government that compare Total cost of ownership, and Rerurn in Investment for. 1 kWh of energy produced by each energy source. Our public servants must be dreaming when they talk about Net zero goal.
 
No one is rushing it just appears that way, only a minuscule number of EVs are sold compared, and they are towable like any other car. Only a clown would leave home without enough fuel for the journey period.
I never do because I alwasy fill my car up before I leave on a long journey and I them know that I will be able to drive for around 1,600 kilometres without any worries whatsoever.
In case you haven't noticed my post yesterday (Yes I drove from Toowoomba to the Gold Coast and all the way back to my home town a trip of about 900 Km. without any worrying about batteries going flat. BUT YES I SAW ONE EV STUCK ON THE FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE WHERE IT WAS NOT TOWED BUT LOADED ON A TILT TRAY WHILE FIREMEN AND POLICE WERE WATCHING.
AND THAT IS A FACT.
 
I never do because I alwasy fill my car up before I leave on a long journey and I them know that I will be able to drive for around 1,600 kilometres without any worries whatsoever.
In case you haven't noticed my post yesterday (Yes I drove from Toowoomba to the Gold Coast and all the way back to my home town a trip of about 900 Km. without any worrying about batteries going flat. BUT YES I SAW ONE EV STUCK ON THE FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE WHERE IT WAS NOT TOWED BUT LOADED ON A TILT TRAY WHILE FIREMEN AND POLICE WERE WATCHING.
AND THAT IS A FACT.
And as promised Greg et all here is the link to the latest windmill generator fire where it killed two people while working on it.



What happened to the two guys in the wind turbine fire?


Their death has immersed the close community there in deep mourning. Fire broke out during maintenance work in the turbine. The two were trapped like rats. One jumped down from seventy meters, the other was later found by the fire department in the burned-out cabin.


Wind turbine fire at Redhill - 7 February 2024​

A fire has destroyed a turbine and caused multiple spot fires at a wind turbine farm in Redhill, located in the state's Mid North.
5 CFS crews are currently working to create an exclusion zone around the collapsing wind turbine. The firefighters are staying on top of spot fires created by falling debris where possible while remaining clear from the turbine collapse zone.
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for some time while the head of the turbine continues to burn out. The estimated damage amount of the impacted turbine is $2.2 million.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
 

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