CAR INDUSTRY LAUNCHES ABSURD 'DECARB' CLIMATE PLAN

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John Cadogan critically dissects the Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries' (FCAI) 'decarb' climate plan, labeling it an 'absurd' and 'disingenuous' marketing ploy. He argues the plan's core objective is not genuine environmentalism but rather to pressure the government into incentivizing new car sales, particularly Toyotas. Cadogan dismisses the plan's three points – 'agree on the destination,' 'remove the roadblocks,' and 'go the distance' – as vague platitudes. He refutes the notion that Australia's vastness necessitates long-distance driving, presenting data to show most driving occurs in urban areas. The expert proposes practical, fact-based solutions for reducing vehicle emissions, such as free public transport, encouraging remote work, and efficient driving techniques, noting these measures are effective but do not drive new car sales, hence their omission from the FCAI's plan.