DAY 1 | PROGRAM SESSIONS
PLENARY I
Vehicle Emissions - What are the Policy Makers Doing to Help ?
SPEAKERS Behyad Jafari , CEO Electric Vehicle Council
Australia is failing to cut vehicle emissions !
Modelling produced by climate scientist Bill Hare for the Australian Conservation Foundation shows emissions from transport are climbing fast and are projected to be 82 % higher in 2030 than they were in 1990 .
Despite this , the Government had not made a decision on “ how or when ” standards to cut carbon pollution from vehicles might be implemented . We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that transport accounts for 18 % of Australia ’ s greenhouse gas emissions , making it the second largest source .
Whilst there is a lack of clear direction by the federal government , industry and state governments are getting on with the heavy lifting .
This session will review Government ’ s policy decisions on vehicle emissions and focus on the positive actions of industry and various state governments .
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