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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. The G580 uses a modified version of the orthodox G-Class’ ladder frame and is visually similar externally to the facelift revealed for the petrol model in March. Great question. 2024 Mercedes-Benz G580.

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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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Volkswagen cites “strong customer reluctance” amid low EV sales

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Battery-powered cars, after all, cost approximately £10,000 ($12,700) more than their petrol-driven counterparts. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. The price gap between electricity and fuel has also narrowed, as noted in a report from The Telegraph. 7 sedan from July to a later date in the year.

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Toyota Chairman says full EV transition isn’t the answer, advocates for hybrids

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However, despite being replaced by a new leader, he still believes that a full transition towards electric vehicles is not the answer. Automotive News has reported that Toyoda has again reiterated its stance on electric vehicles by saying that it will be a mix of different types of powertrain technologies.

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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.

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Confirmed! Electric Toyota LandCruiser family has on-road rather than off-road focus, could be on-sale as soon as 2026

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Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024 READ MORE: 2024 Toyota bZ4X pricing announced – be very afraid Tesla Model Y READ MORE: Toyota finally acts on electric vehicles: Can new battery-powered SUV and wild two-seat ‘Celica’ put Japanese giant back on track?

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