The second part of the pledge,relevant to regional governments and states,says they will convert their owned or leased car and van fleets to zero emission vehicles by 2035 at the latest,as well as putting in place policies that will enable and accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles as soon as possible.
Mr Kean toldSky News he had “signed the document” on Wednesday and was working with the federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to get it formalised.
DFAT approved NSW’s document overnight Thursday.
“Because of the policies we have put in place we are already well on target to meet those ambitious targets set by COP. In fact,we’ll have 50 per cent of all new cars sold in NSW being electric by 2030,” he said.
The COP electric vehicles pledge is one that the UK,as the host country,pulled together.
DFAT has been contacted for comment. Other states are also looking to sign the pledge.