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Going electric: Australia looks to limit vehicle emissions
A man charging his electric car Source: Getty / NurPhoto
Australia and Russia are the only two developed countries in the world without fuel efficiency standards in place or under development. Until now. Australia is introducing a controversial national fuel efficiency standard, requiring car makers to limit emissions for all new vehicles sold, or face a penalty.
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