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Luke Costin

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

The government says its fuel efficiency standards will save car owners thousands. (Sergio Dionisio/AAP PHOTOS)

Drivers will save about $1000 a year under proposed fuel efficiency standards set to slice emissions of Australia's new cars and utes by 60 per cent.

The proposed standards, unveiled on Sunday, are expected to also deliver more choice to new buyers by encouraging car companies to bring more affordable low and zero-emission options to market.

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