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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. Chinese electric pick-up an Aussie chance No Toyota Prado or LandCruiser does that – for all the Japanese giant’s promotion of its hybrids – nor the Ford Everest, Isuzu D-Max or any other ladder-frame 4×4 wagon.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

To help accelerate the transition, the Government has also announced it will provide $60 million to boost EV charging at Australian auto dealerships, under the Driving the Nation fund. Ford adds a plug-in hybrid Ranger here in 2025 and Isuzu a battery electric D-Max by 2026. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will arrive in 2025.

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CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

CNG 3-Wheelers: 326,802 units, up 50% Bajaj Auto market share grows to 87% Like PVs, the CNG-powered three-wheeler market is also witnessing a strong run and the 284,544 units in the first 11 months of FY2024 are up 50% YoY. per kg offers savings of 53% when compared to petrol (Rs 106.29 cheaper than petrol and Rs 20.75

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Endeavour to Mustang Mach-E: Five Ford cars we would like to see in India

Baua Electric

The Ranger, which could rival the likes of Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max sold in India, is one of the smallest pickup trucks Ford offers in global markets. litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine which can produce 310 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque. Ford offers the Ranger pickup globally with three engine options. There is a 2.3-litre

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SUV-MPV share of PV sales grows to 60% in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

India Auto Inc is barely a fortnight away from announcing its best-ever wholesales numbers for both passenger vehicles as well as utility vehicles. While the Nexon, which is available with petrol, diesel, CNG and electric powerplants is the currently the UV market leader. million units.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

Is an auto buff - and has owned cars of all sorts. His garage currently houses, apart from the e2o, a Toyota Prius and an Isuzu pickup. Go to petrol pump owners and find out who are people who are big time consumers. He had flown down to join us. Captain is a veteran of not just the Delhi, but the Indian EV community.