Toyota Australia Calls for Changes to Proposed Emissions Regulations
Toyota Australia Calls for Changes to Proposed Emissions Regulations
Will the proposed modifications to emissions regulations in Australia be sufficient to meet the desired environmental goals without adverse consequences?
Toyota Australia has voiced its support for the introduction of emissions regulations while suggesting modifications to the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. The company believes that additional measures similar to those in the US and Europe should be included in order to avoid unintended consequences and ensure the uptake of new technologies. Toyota’s submission to the government outlines its concerns about the stringency of Option B and suggests alternative approaches to achieve the desired outcomes.
Toyota Australia’s vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, expressed the company’s support for emissions regulations while advocating for changes to the proposed NVES. He emphasized the importance of incorporating measures similar to those implemented in the US and Europe when introducing fuel standards. These measures include transitional arrangements, super credits, consumer support mechanisms, and investment in recharging infrastructure to promote the adoption of new technologies. According to Hanley, the absence of these measures in the NVES could lead to unintended consequences that undermine the intended purpose of the regulations.
- Toyota supports emissions regulations but proposes changes to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES)
- The company suggests incorporating measures from the US and Europe to avoid unintended consequences
- Toyota calls for different CO2 targets for passenger vehicles and SUVs/utes
- The company proposes off-cycle and air-conditioning credits as well as lower CO2 penalties
- Changes to break points and equal provisions for all vehicles coming to Australia are also recommended
Toyota’s submission to the government highlights its concerns about the stringency of Option B and suggests alternative approaches to ensure the success of emissions regulations. The company calls for different CO2 targets for passenger vehicles and SUVs/utes, off-cycle and air-conditioning credits, lower CO2 penalties, changes to break points, and equal provisions for all vehicles imported to Australia. By advocating for these modifications, Toyota aims to strike a balance between emissions reduction and the unique environmental conditions in Australia.
