Electrifying SA’s transport network is critical to achieving net zero emissions.
More fuel-efficient vehicles
RAA has long supported a fuel efficiency standard to incentivise car makers to supply more electric and fuel-efficient vehicles to our market to provide greater fuel savings to consumers and reduce carbon emissions.
RAA welcomes the Government’s announcement to finally introduce a standard in Australia.
We’re encouraging the Government to release the modelling it used to determine its preferred target so we can better understand the potential impacts on the vehicle market, including changes to vehicle cost and choice.
More EV chargers
RAA recognises electric and zero emissions mobility is the future here and around the world.
AA is partnering with the State Government to build RAA Charge – the state’s first border-to-border EV charging network – supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in South Australia.
Once complete in mid-2024, the RAA Charge Network will have 140 sites with more than 500 charging bays, with 75 per cent of those in the regions – helping end range anxiety.
Zero emissions public transport
Transport accounts for about 21 per cent of carbon emissions, and public transport is not an insignificant part of that.
RAA supports the Government’s announcement to develop a strategy to decarbonise the public transport system in South Australia.
RAA would like to see the strategy completed, released, and funding committed to start transitioning the entire public transport fleet to zero emissions.
Air quality
While South Australia’s air quality rarely exceeds standard limits set by the World Health Organisation, RAA recognises that motor vehicles contribute a significant amount of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen and benzene to the atmosphere.
Governments must ensure the implementation of balanced, cost-effective programs based on objective research and realistic goals to reduce air pollution from all sources.
RAA supports complying with a local air quality specification, the Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016, on the grounds that it serves to maintain or enhance air quality in South Australia.
Noise pollution
Noise levels associated with road traffic should be monitored and regularly reviewed to consider current knowledge about the health effects of traffic noise, community expectations, changing travel patterns, noise attenuation technology, and economic viability.
Australian Design Rules (ADR) should be amended to require engine and/or exhaust brakes to be no noisier in operation than the vehicle’s allowed exhaust noise level.
RAA advocates for the introduction of regulations prohibiting the use of engine and/or exhaust brakes in built-up areas for vehicles not covered by the relevant ADR.
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