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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows

An online calculator shows electric cars produce much less carbon than petrol cars. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

A calculator comparing the environmental impacts of electric, hybrid and petrol vehicles has revealed motorists could cut carbon emissions by as much as 60 per cent with their choice of car. 

The Electric Vehicle Council launched the tool on Thursday as part of an online information hub about battery-powered vehicles. 

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