Car Rules Could Help Aussies Catch up in Electric Race

Rules that will see Australian drivers offered more efficient and less polluting vehicles over the next five years have been welcomed by environmental and motoring groups despite earlier clashes over the legislation.  The Labor government’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard passed the parliament on May 16 with the support of the Greens, following two public consultations and two years of debate over its content.  But while environmental and motoring groups welcomed the change and its potential to bring Australian regulations in line with the rest of the world, some warned challenges would lie ahead including securing compliant vehicles and further government and corporate investments. ...