“Are you suggesting we ban SUVs?”: MP’s outrage as electric car inquiry told Australians shouldn’t buy them

15 August 2024, 6:00 am

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“Are you suggesting we ban SUVs?”: MP’s outrage as electric car inquiry told Australians shouldn’t buy them
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“Are you suggesting we ban SUVs?”: MP’s outrage as electric car inquiry told Australians shouldn’t buy them
Image: Drive

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Doctors presenting to Australia’s federal inquiry on transitioning to electric vehicles argued that the perception of needing large SUVs and utes in cities should change. Advocacy group Doctors for the Environment Australia claimed that SUVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians and should be discouraged in metropolitan areas. However, not everyone agreed, with some arguing that Australians should be able to choose the vehicle type that best suits their needs. The debate centered around safety concerns and the impact of large vehicles on emissions and road infrastructure. The inquiry also discussed upcoming regulations on vehicle emissions and the need to discourage the purchase of large utility vehicles.

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