Australia's new hybrid cars will make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in our cities. Motor vehicles are responsible for much of the air pollution in our major cities.
Cars emit one-third of the dangerous tiny particles that are present in Sydney's air.
As well as offering air pollution benefits, aXcessaustralia is expected to generate just 80g of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide for each kilometre travelled compared with approximately 270g per kilometre released by today's cars. Like other cars, the hybrid cars release greenhouse gases such as methane as well as carbon dioxide. There are additional greenhouse gas emissions, due to the electricity needed to recharge the car. As well as producing air quality and greenhouse benefits, the hybrid-electric car is far more economical than existing vehicles. Anyone driving 15,000 km per year will save 1250 litres of petrol.