A lack of accurate data regarding car emissions in Australia is hindering uptake in the country, according to The Guardian. “Australia is ‘flying blind’ when it comes to emissions from particular vehicles because the federal government relies on industry data, experts have warned amid a push for new fuel and CO2 emission standards.” Experts, they say, question the car industry’s role in supplying some of that data, along with its reliability when considering outdated testing methods. (Source: The Guardian) Read the original story…
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