Report into the support of new emissions standards within

theRoad Freight Transport sector

Prepared by: ACA Research

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Background

“What are the main reasons you support or oppose the introduction of the new emissions

standards?”

In December 2012, ACA Research undertook a study among decision makers in the

Australian Road Freight Transport sector to ascertain what level of support exists for adopting new emission standards.

The following details were provided;

The question was then asked;

“I would like to understand your view in regard to emissions standards and the proposal for Australia to

adopt more stringent standards in line with new international standards

that have been adopted. If adopted, the Euro 6 standards would reduce the

maximum allowable emissions from new vehicles of Oxides of nitrogen by up to 80% and particulates by up

to 66% relative to Euro 5”.

“Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?”

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36%

31%

33%Favour

Neutral

Oppose

Stance on new emissions standards

Support for the introduction of the new emission standards is

somewhat weak.

Further details concerning costs and

the impact of the standards may impact the stance of one third in the sector who have

a neutral position.

Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?

n = 205Q1. Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?

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Stance on new emissions standards by Fleet Size

1-2 3-5 6-25 More than 25

46%

20%

43%

20%27%

41%

28%33%

27%

39%

29%

47%

Oppose Neutral Favour

Support by Number of Trucks Operated

Smaller operators are more resistant

to the introduction of new emission

standards possibly as a reflection of a lower capacity to absorb or pass on the expected

costs. Larger operators are more likely to support new emission standards to be

introduced.

n = 205Q1. Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?

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Stance on new emissions standards by State

NSW VIC QLD SA WA

28%

41%

32%

42% 42%38%

27%

37%

27%19%

34% 31% 32% 31%38%

Oppose Neutral Favour

Support by State

Across all States, support for the new emission standards are fairly

consistent.

Operators based in NSW are less likely to oppose the introduction.

n = 205Q1. Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?

6n = 205Q1. Do you support the introduction of the new emissions standards?

Articulated Rigid

34% 41%

34% 31%

32% 28%Favour

Neutral

Oppose

Purchase intent for the next 12 months

Stance on new emissions standards by Purchase Intention

Articulated Rigid

41%28%

26%34%

33% 38%

1 truck

Articulated Rigid

43%24%

33%

28%

24%48%

2-5 trucks

Articulated Rigid

21% 24%

25%38%

54%38%

More than 5 trucks

Intend to purchase 60%

Do not intend to purchase

40%

Operators who intend to purchase more than 5

new articulated trucks are

greater supporters of the new emission

standards.

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Expense to operator

Impact on performance

Fuel economy

Sceptical about environmental concerns

Sceptical about effectivness of new standards

Current standards are sufficient

63%

27%

18%

11%

11%

14%

Expense to operator

Information gap

Reservations about emission standards

Impact on performance

Support reducing impact on the environment

46%

31%

30%

8%

2%

Support reducing impact on the environment

Uncertainty around impact of new emission standards

Improve fuel efficiency

Should apply to all vehicles

Expense to operator

84%

10%

6%

3%

2%

Q2 (n=68), Q3 (n=73), Q4 (n=63) What are the main reasons you support / oppose / support nor oppose the introduction of the new emissions standards?

Reasons to Support

Reasons for stance on the new emissions standards

Reasons to Oppose

Reasons for being Neutral

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Reasons to Support

In their own words

Reasons to Oppose

Reasons for being Neutral

“The truck manufacturers cannot keep up with the changes that leads to a shorter engine life and a higher cost to transport.”

“I'm concerned about air pollution and its effect on

the environment. I've seen the benefits of

Adblue such as better fuel economy.”

“Something has to be done to reduce these

emissions to allow us all to lead healthier lifestyles.”

“We have to consider the environment that we are in and if we continue like this

future generations of children will suffer. There will be

additional costs but we will have to wear this”

“Less emissions means less fuel use. I think it is good that

everyone in the industry should clean their act and get

equipment that uses less fuel and produces less emissions.

The newer the truck, the more efficient it is.”

“The extra technology is always subject to

extra cost, in addition, does it really work by reducing strength of carbon emissions.”

“I think Euro 5 is a disaster, it makes everything more

expensive and higher fuel consumption which

again costs more.”

“It would increase fuel consumption because of high

operating temperatures, engine wear, complications for servicing and more chances for

problems. Greener not really leaner.”

“There are reasons for and against. I don’t

know how much it will achieve and how much

it will cost.”

“I don't know enough information about the new emissions standards. I also question the reliability of

the information I hear about this topic.”

“I am concerned about the effects on

reliability and additional

maintenance costs.”

“I was quite in favour, but now that it seems like we will receive no

compensation, my stance has moved to

the middle.”

Sample Profile

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Sample profile

NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

30%

25%

20%

13%

13%

State

1-2

3-5

6-10

11-25

27%

21%

20%

17%

Fleet Size

Less than 200,000

200,000 - 999,999

1 million +

25%

38%

38%

Total Kilometres Travelled Per Year

Primary Freight Movement

Local service(less than 100

KM)35%

Intrastate (100km+ principally

within one state)35%

Interstate (regularly crossing state borders)

30%

Telephone interviews took place between in November, 2012, among 205 fleet

managers and decision makers from road freight transport companies.

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