Electric utes, vans and sports cars from a wide range of automakers will roll into Australia over the next 12 months in what is expected to become a milestone year for low-emission vehicles. Automotive industry experts say the race will be triggered by laws that set a pollution cap on new vehicles in Australia for the first time, catching up to regulations in other countries. But they warn a late start for their enforcement and tough economic conditions could slow Australia’s progress towards electric car targets. The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will come into effect from 1 January, setting a