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How is Australia travelling with the switch to electric cars? – Sydney Morning Herald
Electric cars will become a part of the power grid one day – and many countries are speeding ahead with uptake. So why is Australia stuck in the slow lane?
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Powering up his local governments car fleet with electric vehicles is one way for Canterbury Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour to deliver on his councils climate commitments but its saving some serious cash, too.
The majority of our electric fleet consists of the Hyundai IONIQ, with each of these vehicles saving council in excess of $11,000 a year in maintenance and fuel costs, says Cr Asfour. Hes starting small with 46 electric or hybrid vehicles but…
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