Transport Minister Michael Wood was surprised at the MIAs withdrawal of support for the Clean Car Standard. As it stands, the Standard will introduce fuel economy standards to reduce CO2 emissions from the national transport fleet. READ MORE:* New car industry pulls support for Clean Car Standard* Clean Car Standard should help lower EV prices from 2023* Government introducing car import rules aimed at lowering emissions and fuel costs, considering incentive scheme for EVsFollowing the MIA’s statement, Transport Minister Michael Wood contacted Stuff with a response, which is below in full. Supplied The Clean Car Standard aims to drastically reduce New Zealand CO2 emissions over the next decade or so. “I’m working with the MIA and the industry through our Clean Car Leadership Group and will continue to engage with them on these matters to increase the uptake of clean cars.

Source: Stuff September 17, 2021 03:33 UTC