HVIA says the Federal Government’s new Euro 6 standard for trucks is a win for industry
The Albanese Government has confirmed that new emissions standards for trucks and buses will be introduced in the latter part of 2024.
The new ADR80/04 rating will bring Australia’s emissions standards in line with Euro 6.
The new standards will be phased in over 12 months from November 1, 2024.
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) congratulated the Albanese Government on its October 13 announcement confirming the introduction of ADR80/04.
HVIA chief executive Todd Hacking says the announcement will give certainty to the heavy vehicle industry at a time when the delivery time on new orders is stretching out as long as two years.
“This is a win for industry and a win for the entire Australian community,” Hacking says.
“Prior to this year’s federal election we said we want immediate steps to support the transition to low and zero emissions heavy vehicles and this move is a great step for the government honouring those commitments.
“We thank Infrastructure Minister, the Hon Catherine King MP, and the Climate Change and Energy Minister the Hon Chris Bowen MP for their work that now gives our members and the broader industry the certainty they need to move forward.
“This is a vital step for Australia to keep pace with the rest of the world.
“However, there is no resting on our laurels – once this legislation is in place, we need to keep the momentum up and ensure regulations and standards also accommodate the transition to zero emissions vehicles.”
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Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King says that new emissions standards for new trucks and buses will reduce a significant pollutant in Australia.
“These new standards will improve air quality and health outcomes and bring safer and more efficiency trucks into Australia,” Minister King says.
“We are committed to continuing to work with industry and state and territory governments to ensure the smooth introduction of these standards.
“Australia has been lagging in our vehicle noxious emissions standards for years now, and this move will help bring our vehicle market into the 21st century – and into line with overseas vehicle markets.”
Chris Bowen says the Albanese Government has hit the ground running, first by reducing the amount of sulphur in our petrol and now introducing tighter noxious emissions standards for new trucks and buses.
“We’re making transport emissions cleaner and greener,” Minister Bowen says.
Australian based truck manufacturers and importers have been calling for the introduction of Euro 6 standards for years.
Euro 6 standards are already in place in the European Union and United Kingdom, and equivalent standards also apply in most developed countries, including the United States and Japan.
China and India have also recently adopted equivalent standards.
Introducing Euro 6 will mean manufacturers must add the advanced safety and fuel-saving technologies to Australian models that other countries already have – notwithstandng the leadership of many manufacturers who have brought compliant powertrains and safety technologies to market, in spite of the lagging legislation.
The HVIA says this will help improve safety outcomes, and contribute to our emissions reduction targets.