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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

EV Central

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

EV Central

Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains.

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Lotus claims it will be first pure EV sports car brand

EV Central

German giant Porsche is pushing hard on EVs, with the Taycan already on sale and the next Macan SUV set to go electric. The Emira is going into production to replace three Lotus petrol mainstays, the Exige, Elise and Evora. 2028: Chrysler. 2022 Lotus Evija hypercar. 2027: Alfa Romeo, Buick. 2033: Audi. 2035: Cadillac, Lexus.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

EVs are far too expensive As Europe’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel new car sales looms ever closer, vehicle manufacturers are quickly diverting R&D spend away from their remaining ICE-powered models and into their next-generation EV line-ups. Do EVs have a limited range compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts?

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy. According to statistics from the Department of Transport, US motorists are fleeing their beloved SUVs and pick-up trucks as they make up 83 per cent of the top trade-ins. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. People wont buy a full car.

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