SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government

<https://theconversation.com/suv-and-ute-sales-slowed-due-to-nzs-clean-car-discount-expect-that-to-reverse-under-a-new-government-215983>

"With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various
urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.

Based on pre-election rhetoric, the Clean Car Discount (CCD) scheme may soon be
gone. While popular with the public, National has criticised the electric
vehicle rebate portion as a “Tesla subsidy”, and the fees charged for
high-emissions vehicles as a “ute tax”.

Transport agency Waka Kotahi has already put funding for cycling, pedestrian
and public transport initiatives on hold, pending a “clear direction from the
incoming government on its transport investment priorities”.

If the CCD does end, it’s likely the upward trend in SUV and ute purchases,
which lost steam with the introduction of the programme, will once again pick
up. Combined with any lost momentum on developing other transport modes, the
impact on road safety and emissions reduction could be significant."

Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics