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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). However, because the battery does not assist in driving the vehicle, it is not truly a hybrid but rather a marketing gimmick. The engine never truly powers the wheels.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

EV Central

It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. It’s the same story for the mild-hybrid inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol (G40e) and turbo-diesel (D50e) CX-60s as well. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami.

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An interview with Toyota

Green Cars News

A: Our philosophy is simple: whether you choose petrol, diesel or hybrid, each new vehicle should squeeze the best possible performance out of the least possible fuel. For the next few decades, petrol and diesel will continue to be the mainstream automotive fuels. Q: Toyota focuses on hybrids with a few electric cars in the pipeline.

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000

EV Central

Epiq grade flashes the goodies, including panoramic sunroof (with cover), digital side mirrors, a high efficiency heat pump and battery conditioning. A desirable, tough-to-fault all-round package. Read more: EV Central’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD seven day test Read more: EV Central’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD review 2.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. There is no frunk up-front. Both are on the local ADR cycle.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla. Expect less equipment and, possibly, a smaller battery pack. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.