Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#6K3RF)
Exclusive: Electric car company says Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is running a concerted public campaign' by suggesting plan would push up price of popular cars
- Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
- Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Tesla has launched a scathing attack on Australia's main auto industry lobby group, accusing it of attempting to delay climate action by repeatedly making plainly false" claims to the public about an Albanese government clean car policy.
In a submission to the government about the design of a vehicle efficiency standard, Tesla sharply criticised the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), an organisation in which it holds a board seat and is an active member.
Continue reading...