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Lexus confrims plug-in RX 450h+ for Australia

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A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. Lexus Australia couldn’t include the RX 450h+ PHEV as part of its launch range because supply preference was given to markets with mandated emissions limits. 2023 Lexus model range. “We

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Why Mazda electric cars won’t be tackling Tesla any time soon

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On-sale in Australia this month across three petrol and diesel all-wheel drive powertrains and three trim levels, the CX-60 is a direct competitor for the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Genesis GV70 and Lexus NX. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. This system is found in Toyota’s Camry and Lexus hybrid cars. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

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Drive Electric Chair Mark Gilbert says, “If you watch the global automotive market – we’ve been seeing for some time that EV technology will replace petrol and diesel cars. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. This may happen faster than you might think. However, the time for talking is now well over.

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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Norway also lets EV use bus lanes and special parking bays making ownership more beneficial than ICE in the city, Norway plans to outlaw pure Petrol or Diesel vehicles in 2025 – the country with the earliest ICE free deadline and 5 years before the UK’s deadline. 6 Audi e-tron Electric car 3 979 3.59 Cliff edge.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.