Ateco Automotive says prices $15,000 higher under the government’s emissions plan

Mr Zagorski said the emissions plan by Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen had practical flaws, and would not result in a rush of lower emissions vehicles being brought into Australia.

“They’re kidding themselves,” he said. “They’re trying to come at the emissions problem from the supply side. They’re ignoring the demand side of the equation,” he said.

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Under the proposed government policy, manufacturers will have to ensure their fleet of new…