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dioxide, that a vehicle will produce
planning that consumers have
when it’s running.
been crying out for.
The government says that more
Transport is the third largest source
efficient vehicles will produce
of emissions in Australia. This
fewer emissions, meaning that the
strategy will help cut our emissions
environmental impact is lower, and
by at least 3 million tonnes of
that they are cheaper for motorists
carbon by 2030, and over 10
to run.
million tonnes to 2035.
The statement revealed that
Minister for Climate Change and
Australia and Russia are among
Energy Chris Bowen said Australian
the only developed countries
governments, car makers, motoring
that don’t have fuel efficiency
clubs, climate groups, businesses
standards.
and unions were all on board with
The statement from the office of
getting cleaner and cheaper cars
Minister Chris Bowen says that
to Australia
the absence of a standard has
“This strategy delivers on our
meant Australians households and
commitment to provide greater
businesses are missing out on
choice for Australians to drive cars
greater choice of vehicle models
that are cleaner and cheaper to
and are paying more in fuel costs
run,” Minister Bowen said.
to run their vehicles because
“This strategy provides the
manufacturers are prioritising
coordination and leadership to
sending more efficient vehicles to
drive down costs and improve
countries with standards in place.
infrastructure so that we get more
The statement says that on
affordable and accessible electric
average, new vehicles in Australia
vehicles on the market.
use 40 per cent more fuel than the
“The government has already cut
European Union, 20 per cent more
taxes on EVs through the Electric
than the United States, and 15 per
Car Discount, saving up to $11,000
cent more than New Zealand.
a year on a $50,000 electric
Previous analysis has shown
vehicle. Thanks to the Albanese
that the introduction of a fuel
Government’s leadership, two and
efficiency standard could save
half times more EVs are being sold
motorists $519 per year in fuel
this year than they were at this
costs according to the government
time last year.
statement.
“Fuel-efficient and electric
While the announcement
vehicles are cleaner and cheaper
mentioned the fact that passenger
to run – today’s announcement
cars make up almost 10 per cent
is a win-win for motorists.”
of Australia’s CO2 emissions, it
Minister for Infrastructure,
doesn’t mention anything about the
Transport, Regional Development
The Government said it will continue to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles like the Team
heavy pollution from commercial
and Local Government, Catherine
vehicles in Australia.
King said the government would
Fuel efficiency standards is
introduce fuel efficiency standards
Global Express EV trial, claimed
an important step to meet our
that work for Australia’s market.
to be the largest trial of a heavy electric logistics fleet in Australia with ARENA, which has helped fund
emissions reduction targets
“This strategy offers an historic
and the government said in
opportunity to develop fuel
the statement that they only
efficiency standards that learn from
the trial and investment into the
apply to new vehicles, and not
hydrogen highways program in NSW, that was mentioned briefly toward the end of the 68 page strategy document.
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CLEANER CARS ON THE AGENDA FOR ALBO GOVERNMENT BUT NO MENTION OF TRUCKS OR BUSES THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT has released its initial National Electric Vehicle Strategy –Australia’s first strategy for cleaning up our vehicle fleet, however while it speaks extensively to the light vehicle fleet, it has no detail or reference to commercial vehicle efficiency.
greater use of cleaner, cheaperto-run vehicles and says that it is part of its strategy and has been developed following extensive public consultation. When asked for comment, a spokesperson for Catherine King, the minister for transport, regional
vehicles under 3.5 tons as they are the major source of road transport emissions. This is despite the fact that emission figures indicate, that despite making up only about five per cent of the national vehicle fleet, heavy commercial vehicles account for
emissions, giving us a national framework to coordinate across Australian governments and prioritise actions to decarbonise road transport over time,” the spokesperson told us. “Plans to further reduce emissions across transport, particularly in heavy vehicle, marine and aviation
The government claims it is a comprehensive roadmap to ensure
development and local government, told us that the National Electric
around 25 per cent of the nation’s vehicle emissions
sectors, will be led by a net zero unit that been established in the
Australians have a better choice of electric vehicles, and encourage
Vehicle Strategy focuses specifically on light passenger and commercial
“The Strategy is a starting point to achieve net zero road transport
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts,”
ZERO EMISSION START UP SEA ELECTRIC HAS ANNOUNCED A REPLACEMENT FOR ITS PRESIDENT OF ASIA PACIFIC, BILL GILLESPIE, WHO RESIGNED FROM THE COMPANY EARLIER IN APRIL. SEA ELECTRIC has announced that former Irizar executive, Daniel Scarpino de Castro has signed on as its new president of Asia Pacific saying that he comes with with a wealth of executive-level experience, following roles within the automotive industry, including bus and coach manufacturing, transport electrification, and zero emissions solutions. Having previously worked within Oceania, Southeast Asia, South America and the USA, Scarpino de Castro joins Sea Electric from the position of president of Irizar USA,
“As we have seen with the many major wins for Sea Electric in recent times, plus our existing portfolio of industry collaborations, people want to work with us, as we take the next steps adding fresh innovations to the electric transportation marketplace.” Sea Electric says that Scarpino de Castro adds to the extensive talent pool already assembled at the company’s base in Melbourne. “The EV segment is gaining genuine momentum in the Asia Pacific region, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome
a company focused on passenger transport and electromobility.
Daniel on board, with his extensive specialist knowledge of the sector, set to assist us in further growing the
He was also on the board of directors for Irizar Asia Pacific (Australia) since
business,” said Tony Fairweather, Sea Electric CEO and founder.
2013, and has an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.
“Globally, Sea Electric’s technology is gaining significant traction with
The company said that Scarpino de Castro, joining its team will allow him
leading OEMs and other major
international best practice, while
retrospectively, so consumers will
recognising the unique needs of
to further his work in the eMobility field.
still be able to choose they vehicle
Australians,” Minister King said.
they want to drive.
“It will send a strong message to
“It’s an honour to be joining the Sea Electric team, and play a part in
The statement says that Australia
the global car industry that when
taking the company to the next level
The government says initially it
also lags far behind other countries
it comes to transport technology,
will introduce a Fuel Efficiency Standard, working with industry and the community to finalise details in
in EV sales, with our uptake of EVs
Australia will no longer settle
around four times lower than the
for less.
throughout the Asia Pacific region,” said Scarpino de Castro. “Sea Electric’s technology has an
global average.
“More than 85 percent of all
coming months.
The strategy also looks at reducing
cars sold in the world are subject
Fuel efficiency standards are standards which outline how much pollution, or specifically, carbon
barriers to electric vehicle uptake,
to fuel efficiency standards. It’s
whether it be demand, supply or infrastructure, which is the critical
they added.
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enviable reputation throughout the industry, with its credentials leading
collaborations. “In Australia, our locally assembled, electric trucks are showing what is possible in the zero-emissions logistics space, across a wide range of industries and application types. “There are massive opportunities across the region, and with Daniel at the helm, the future is incredibly
time Australians were offered the
the way for what is possible in the space since the company was first
exciting for Sea Electric.” Scarpino de Castro will commence in his new role effective on Monday
same choice.”
commercially launched in 2017.
24th April.
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