The US government is effectively banning Chinese-made cars from its roads. Some in Australia want the government to take notice
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The federal government says it is in contact with the US about the new moves it has put up against Chinese car companies.

The federal government is facing calls to respond to an effective ban on Chinese carmakers in the US with moves of its own.

Auto industry experts say any moves would be complicated, and risk slowing the pace of Australia’s transition to electric vehicles.

The Albanese government says it is “closely monitoring” the moves in the US, and is in talks with the Biden administration about any local implications.

  • Salvo@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    What the government can do is legislate “Guaranteed BuyBack” of EVs at EOL and enforce fully recyclable vehicles. The Chinese manufacturers are providing discounted vehicles because when the battery is dead, it is not their problem. A lot of these cheaper EVs with 5 or 7 year warranties aren’t making it out of the warranty period without a new battery. When they are out-of-warranty, good luck keeping it out of landfill.