The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 covers national safety and environmental requirements for all vehicles manufactured in Australia. Under the Act, manufacturers and importers must also comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) that cover fuel consumption labelling requirements.
A fuel consumption label must be attached to the front windscreen of all new vehicles sold in Australia. The label indicates how many litres of fuel a vehicle will use, and enables consumers to compare vehicles with good fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse impact.
What to do…
- Visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government website for information on Vehicles and the environment.
- Visit the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website for more information on the Fuel consumption label.
- You can find a good fuel-efficient vehicle on the Green Vehicle Guide website.
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