Test program emissions shock

AutoExec Summary
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has found that vehicles tested consumed up to 31 per cent more fuel in real-world conditions than manufacturers claimed in mandatory laboratory tests. Additionally, 21 of the 58 vehicles tested produced on-road emissions that exceeded current or upcoming Australian regulatory limits. The Real-World Testing Program was created in response to the 2015 Volkswagen ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal. The program aims to provide important data for governments as they place increasing focus on greenwashing and measures to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles. The latest round of testing found discrepancies in fuel consumption and emissions figures, prompting calls for changes in regulations and consumer transparency.

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