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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

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Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. “There will be no plug-in hybrid GLCs,” said Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesman Jerry Stamoulis at the vehicle’s international media intro in Spain. The decision reflects weak demand for PHEVs in Australia.

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

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven.

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Sion Li-S battery pack powers electric UAV on 11-day flight

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Sion Power announced that its proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr 7 prototype High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft completing a southern hemisphere winter weather flight of more than 11 days duration controlled by satellite communications. Earlier post.).

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The system is controlled by an advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which calculates the most efficient use of the available energy, and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries. Battery power can also be used to provide a new Moving Stop & Start function.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. You may also want to stock up on jumper cables and a mobile phone charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Keep charged. Warm your EV Before You Hit the Road.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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When it arrives next year the Tonale is tipped to be Alfa Romeo’s first-ever EV, if you ignore the battery-powered version of the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale supercar. Finally, an all-wheel powertrain could gift the Alfa Tonale up to 240kW and 509Nm, plus a 525km range courtesy of its 73kWh battery.

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Toyota: Prius PHEV Fuel Economy Not Yet Available

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In a post on Toyota’s Open Road blog, Irv Miller, Toyota Group Vice President – Environmental and Public Affairs, wrote that contrary to some recent reports, Toyota has yet to offer mileage estimates on its plug-in hybrid technology. Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies.