Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.
New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.
An inquiry will probe what new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that may get the most attention.
The quintessential Australian small town dilemma – how do I get anywhere without a car, no Uber, and limited or no public transport? - could quickly become a thing of the past...
