Chris Bowen regularly cites the US market to reassure Australian motorists that tougher fuel efficiency standards won’t lead to higher prices or reduced choices.
The Climate Change and Energy Minister is less keen to acknowledge the shift to electric vehicles in the US and other Western countries has slowed dramatically over the past year.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
