GOVERNMENT LIES AND MISINFORMATION: THE NEW FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARD

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically dissects Australia's new Vehicle Efficiency Standard (VES), labeling it a "government lie" and "misinformation campaign." He argues the policy, presented as a cost-saving measure for consumers and a move towards cleaner cars, is fundamentally a carbon tax on car manufacturers. Cadogan contends that the purported savings for Australians at the bowser are negligible, amounting to mere cents per kilometer over decades, and require a significant upfront investment in new vehicles. He highlights the policy's ineffectiveness as a climate change countermeasure, contrasting the minuscule CO2 abatement targets with Australia's massive hydrocarbon exports, particularly coal. Cadogan criticizes the government for obscuring the policy's true nature and for its perceived hypocrisy in addressing emissions while continuing to profit from fossil fuel exports. The review concludes that the VES is an ineffective, authoritarian measure that will ultimately pass costs to consumers without delivering substantial environmental benefits.