This project will focus on the review of options (mandatory standards, voluntary standards, information campaigns, financial incentives) to improve onroad vehicle fuel efficiency in NSW, and will include:

  • The review of past, recent and projected future trends in the fuel efficiency of the NSW onroad vehicle fleet, with comparisons made to fleet fuel efficiencies in other jurisdictions.
  • Case study analysis of measures implemented in other jurisdictions, including the review of the cost-effectiveness of these measures and the outcomes achieved through their implementation.
  • Review of fuel economy / energy productivity targets being applied or considered by other jurisdictions, including outcome metrics and monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks being applied/proposed.
Program

Program 2: Low Carbon Precincts

Project leader

Scientia Prof Mat Santamouris, UNSW

Project status

Complete

Project period

03/2019

Fact sheet

SP0017p6 - Fuel Efficiency in NSW Road Transport Sector - Factsheet

Our research will deliver an understanding of:

  • The existing trends and future projections of fuel efficiency and fuel emissions pertaining to NSW road network.
  • The past and present global standard practices and guidelines on fuel efficiency and road transport.
  • Case studies and campaigns focused on improvement of fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation strategies.
  • Viable policies and direction for NSW regarding fuel efficiency standards.

sp0017p6 fuel efficiency in nsw road transport sector factsheet (760869 PDF)



Partners on this project

  • UNSW Sydney
  • NSW Government – Office of Environment & Heritage