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Motorists on the fringes of Australia's biggest cities are driving uptake in EVs, with a bold proposal aiming to save road users thousands.
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Established Aussie car brands have been rocked by fuel costs and a dramatic swing towards electric vehicles that have turbocharged a new player.
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New tech to give drug users a fair go arrives as medical cannabis driving trial starts in Australia.
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