In fact, it’s not that unusual to see cars from late last century puttering along through the traffic here. Overseas visitors often comment about a blast from the past from seeing cars made as far back as the ’70s and ’80s. Engines from decades long past are far less fuel-efficient and generate much higher emissions compared to those in more recently made cars. Photo: Getty ImagesOf course, we all know that electric vehicles offer one way to cut emissions and protect the environment. The government might be about to ditch holus-bolus the Clean Vehicle Standard, aimed at encouraging the purchase of low and zero-emission vehicles.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2026 05:04 UTC