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

EV Central

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. litre turbo-diesel engine. But it won’t be the last.

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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

Teslarati

The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

The big news is instead of a mild update of the current model – that remains Australia’s best-selling light-car – the new MG3 will come with an advanced petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the segment. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. Top speed is 170km/h.

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BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!

CleanTechnica EVs

It comes with a high-efficiency heat pump as standard. kWh Blade battery for just $20,350 in […] Earlier this month, BYD launched the updated Qin Plus EV. The electric motor has been upgraded to 150 kW. So, you can get a full BEV with a heat pump, with a 150 kW motor, and with a 57.6

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Honda expanding partnership with SNAM on second-life batteries and battery recycling in Europe

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Europe is expanding its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) to advance the sustainable usability of its end-of-life traction batteries. Safe and low carbon transport is utilized for the collection of used traction batteries.

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Australia’s toughest hybrid? Full details of most rugged all-wheel-drive Jeep Avenger 4xe hybrid released

EV Central

Jeep has released full details of its most rugged and capable Jeep Avenger ever, which introduces a new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. litre turbo-petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and two 21kW electric motors that spin-up the rear wheels, providing all-wheel drive.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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