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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Uber has extended a deal with Sydney firm Splend to offer second-hand EVs to drivers. (HANDOUT/UBER)

Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. 

Uber executives announced the changes at a London event on Wednesday, also revealing extended partnerships with two electric car firms in Australia to offer more models to local drivers. 

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