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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. 100km and emissions of 228g CO2/km. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand.

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Hey Charger! New Dodge EV muscle car boasts wild acceleration, crazy weight and a name famous in Australia

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Combustion power will also be offered alongside the zero-emission Charger Daytona, but the last generation’s famed 6.4-litre Luckily, behind the wheel thanks to epic power you’re unlikely to notice its excessive mass. That means a 5-80 per cent charge takes around 33 minutes. litre supercharged HEMI V8 is no more.

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EV Policy Vacuum continues in Australia

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Where to now for EVs in Australia. The legacy of the internal combustion engine includes polluted cities, premature deaths, externalised health costs, oil wars and carbon emissions. With the re-election of a LNP government we will not see any positive direction on EVs in the near term.

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Next Nissan Patrol going electric? Work has begun on e-Power technology for brand’s large SUVs and utes

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Nissan says development work has begun on an e-Power solution for vehicles like the Nissan Patrol and Nissan Navara, suggesting the hybrid technology could be a better solution in markets like Australia than a full BEV. Both of which, it could be argued, currently apply to Australia, and especially in a vehicle like the Patrol.

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V8 fans rejoice! 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona previews our electric muscle car future

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The only way you’ll be able to tell if you’re looking at the zero-emission version, aside from the lack of tailpipes, is the Daytona comes with a subtle illuminated logo on the grille. The EV also gets an entirely enclosed nosecone since the electric powertrain it packs needs less cooling. 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

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Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge. . ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge.

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