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Car makers will be forced to reduce their emissions for new vehicles as the federal government strikes a deal with the Greens to pass its climate laws for the industry.
The Greens supported the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard when it was put to a vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday morning, and are due to speak on “agreement with government on passage of legislation”.
The laws as written would set an average emissions limit on the vehicles car makers sell each year, with penalties if their cars on average exceed carbon emissions limits.
That emissions ceiling would be lowered each year, requiring car makers to progressively sell more fuel efficient and lower emission-vehicles to avoid a penalty.
The bill is now before the Senate and is expected to pass on Thursday.
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