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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

turbo-diesel, an eight-speed auto and AWD and impressive claimed combined fuel consumption at 7.3 Intriguingly you can feel the transmission shifting gears in EV mode, and if you need the petrol engine to kick into life to help you along in EV mode, the transition is very smooth. litres per 100km. This update? Certainly worth the wait.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

In India, only a few cars are equipped with PHEV technology, including luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 and Porsche Cayenne, luxury sedans like the Porsche Panamera, and even supercars like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Lamborghini Revuelto. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Porsche 911 goes electric! T-Hybrid boosts heavily updated 992.2 generation supercar with innovative electric turbo and 40kW electric motor

EV Central

Each gets an innovative T-Hybrid petrol-electric hybrid system with an electric turbocharger The 911 Carrera GTS Coupe and Carrera GTS Cabriolet will each be offered as rear-drive and all-wheel drive models, the latter being badged “4”. The main e-motor is integrated into a revised eight-speed PDK auto transmission.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

EV Central

The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990).

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