Looking for ways to save on fuel and help the environment? Simple swaps can make a difference
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Australians are already changing their travel habits. As fuel prices have soared, more than half of motorists have cut their driving in the past month, according to a national survey of 1,800 NRMA members.
Those who can are embracing alternatives – including swapping their car for a bike, working from home and jumping on a tram to the shops – to reduce fuel costs and help the environment without buying an electric car.