Environmentally-backwards Australia becoming an “automotive third world," Volkswagen claims

[Franco Cozzo]

Environmentally-backwards Australia becoming an “automotive third world," Volkswagen claims

Local emissions regulations – or lack thereof – are making it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to import new electrified models.

"As a consequence, other countries are even now receiving Volkswagen’s range of relatively affordable [electric vehicles], while the date of commencement for Australia’s roll-out is increasingly uncertain. Already Australia is missing the latest and most efficient conventional engines because of its appalling petrol quality, which remains among the most sulphurous in the OECD."

https://www.caradvice.com.au/935217/...swagen-claims/

The irony of charlatans like VW lecturing someone on environmental concerns is worth a laugh given they're responsible for one of the largest enviro-scams in modern history.

But this is a good point about our terrible quality fuel, this is something you could fix through amendments to Australian Standards, surely that's a 'low hanging fruit' measure you could easily implement and then use for a positive PR campaign?