What's the best policy to cut car emissions?

Published: June 4, 2023, 10 p.m.

b'Australia\\u2019s vehicle regulation regime is so far out of step with other countries that vehicle manufacturers freely admit this country is a dumping ground for higher-emitting old models.\\n\\nAccording to Volkswagen, Australia is an \\u2018automotive third world\\u2019 and a \\u2018dumping ground for older and less-efficient vehicles\\u2019. In Australia, cars, utes, and SUVs contribute about 11% of our annual CO2 emissions. Which is why addressing car emissions is a key part of getting Australia to net-zero by 2050. \\n\\nEncouraging drivers to transition to electric vehicles is an obvious part of the solution, but a patchwork of policies currently regulates car emissions. Listen to Marion Terrill, Transport and Cities Program Director, Natasha Bradshaw, Associate, and host Kat Clay discuss why an emissions ceiling is the best option to reduce vehicle emissions.'