PROGRAM SESSIONS | DAY 1
PLENARY I BREAKOUT SESSION
Solving EV Supply Means Developing a Fuel Efficiency Standard
SPEAKERS
Criag Newland , Director - Policy and Research , Australian Automobiles Association ( AAA )
Mace Hartley , Executive Director , AfMA
The Governments EV Discount Bill has driven demand for EV ’ s but how do we solve supply issues . Beyond microchip shortages and cargo ship infestations , supply of EV ’ s is driven by fuel efficiency standards in Europe and America . Australia must develop a competitive Fuel Efficiency Standard to ensure OEM ’ s bring EV ’ s to Australia but that ’ s not so simple , getting it wrong could be disastrous for fleets and consumers .
Meet Some of Australia ’ s Newest Vehicles
PARTICIPATING OEM
BYD , CUPRA , Ford , Foton , Hyundai , Isuzu UTE , Iveco , Kia , Mazda , Mercedes Benz , MG , Mitsubishi , Peugeot , Polestar , ROEV , Subaru , Tesla , Toyota , Volkswagen
Vehicle technology continues to evolve as vehicle manufacturers move towards driverless and zero emissions vehicles . Behind the shiny metal is a raft of new technology designed to increase vehicle performance , increase safety for drivers and vulnerable road users , whilst reducing tailpipe emissions .
This session will provide insight into some of Australia ’ s newest vehicles on display at the conference so you can determine if they are fit for your purpose .
We will hear from almost 20 vehicle OEM ’ s .
During this session we ’ ll hear from three organisations representing vehicle manufacturers , consumers / fleets and the automotive dealers .
10 AUSTRALASIAN FLEET CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION AND FLEET AWARDS MAY 23-24 2023