FCAI criticises AAA’s government-funded real-world car efficiency testing, claiming it undermines official ADR lab results and confuses consumers.
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AAA’s testing shows many vehicles underperform manufacturer claims; FCAI and EVC stress lab ratings follow strict, legally required testing standards.
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AAA maintains its testing is reliable, citing less than 3% variability across reference drives, covering urban, rural, and motorway routes.
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The scheme has $14 million government funding until 2026, testing 200 vehicles; so far 77% used more fuel than advertised.
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Initial EV testing found all models underperformed claimed range by up to 14%, but EVC says EVs still meet needs.
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