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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

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That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. Feb by a 116kWh high voltage battery pack, the G580 is claimed to have a 473km WLTP range and average consumption of 27.7-30.3kWh It also has a claimed DC fast charging rate up top 200kW and 11kW AC charging. Great question.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi are nearing cost parity with diesel, EU studies show

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Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9. seconds – the same sports car-like figure the P530 version manages.

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Born to race: Fast 240kW Cupra Born VZ storms the all-electric hot hatch class

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Named the Cupra Born VZ after the Spanish word for fast (veloz), the new battery-powered hot hatch dumps the existing 170kW/310Nm rear-mounted electric motor for a far more powerful one that pumps out 240kW and 545Nm. With the new 79kWh battery, a 10-80 per cent charge takes around 30 minutes.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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Nepal aims to phase out petrol-diesel vehicles with electric vehicles by 2031. . Exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power. There will be exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power.

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Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021

Electric Vehicles India

Currently, 278 charging stations are available in the State for the charging of e-vehicles. Infrastructure for new 250 charging stations to come up, which takes total tally to 528. Petrol pumps will be given approval for establishing charging stations. Control air pollution and keep the environment safe.