Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why
- Written by Robin Smit, Adjunct Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Road transport is responsible for a substantial share of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. So reducing these emissions is a high priority.
In the European Union (EU), CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars have been regulated for more than 15 years. The range of policy measures includes mandatory CO₂ emission targets.
But...





