Automotive organisations reach agreement on national fleet transition
The professional bodies representing the Australian automotive ecosystem have reached agreement on critical positions and pathways to achieve the transition and electrification of the nation’s motor vehicle fleet. The organisations which met for a summit include the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA), the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the Motor Trades Association of Australia and five of its state members, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, and the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). Representing the sector that make, sell, distribute, provide novated leasing, service, repair, supply aftermarket parts, components, and accessories, dismantle, recycle, and trains automotive professionals, the professional bodies have agreed to more than 25 principles including: Embracing the electrification of the Australian motor vehicle fleet.Mandating CO2 targets, not Electric Vehicles (EV) targets.Supporting the Federal Government in developing a National Zero and Low Emission Vehicle (ZLEV) Electrification Transition Strategy.Considering the entire registered vehicle fleet and the needs and requirements of Australians who own and operate them.Maintaining the safety, security, service, repair, and efficiency of the legacy Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fleet.Opposing the introduction of bans that limit consumer choice and remove options for meeting car owners' needs and Australia's emission reduction targets.Ensuring Government targets and milestones are Federally led (or at least nationally consistent), are realistic, supported by facts and sound data, and applied to an Australian context.
