Strong fuel efficiency standards the key to $13 billion benefit for Australians

Australians can individually save up to $1,200 a year on vehicle running costs if the federal government delivers strong fuel efficiency standards, new modeling commissioned by the Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council shows.

The analysis found that Australians could collectively share in up to $13.6 billion in net benefits by 2035 from reduced vehicle running costs, cleaner air and less environmental damage if we design new fuel…