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"Do rural and regional areas benefit from new emissions standards?" The Australian government's proposed carbon emissions standard for vehicles, primarily aimed at passenger and light commercial vehicles, is designed to encourage the adoption of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles (EVs). This move is expected to benefit rural and regional areas by potentially reducing transportation costs over time, given their higher reliance on vehicles for longer distances. However, the policy's direct impact on farm machinery and heavy agricultural equipment may be limited, as these categories often have different regulations and standards. The policy has an opportunity to indirectly influence the broader agricultural sector by increasing awareness and adoption of energy-efficient practices and technologies. Specific improvements in farm machinery energy efficiency will require targeted measures or incentives beyond the scope of this vehicle emissions standard. Nonetheless, the broader move towards energy efficiency could encourage technological advancements and the adoption of sustainable practices across all sectors, including agriculture. See the paper here: https://bit.ly/3SunzkG

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