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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Australia's electric car campaign moves into high gear

Electric car proponents are encouraging Australians to have their say on a fuel-efficiency standard. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Half of all new car sales in Australia should be electric by 2030 and the government should limit pollution from new petrol and diesel cars next year, says a new transport campaign.

The suggestions, released as part of a call to action by the Electric Vehicle Council, also say Australia should aim to catch up to electric car adoption in the US and Europe within seven years, and consider launching upgrade incentives for tradespeople, farmers and those living in remote locations.

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