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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Green Car Congress

So far, the market has been dominated by vehicles with diesel or petrol engines. Industry experts anticipate that in 2030 more than half of all new vehicles will be fully electric. Volkswagen’s MEB Electric Platform is used by the Group brands Volkswagen, Audi, SKODA and SEAT/CUPRA as well as external partners.

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Exposed: Luxury Range Rover EV shown off testing as it nears production

EV Central

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version. The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

Are electric cars better for the environment? That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. Fully-electric vehicles produce zero emissions and are far more efficient when it comes to using energy. How much are electric cars? How far can an electric car go?

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS. As a result, plug-in hybrids tend to have longer electric-only ranges than full hybrids. Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles.

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

EV Central

We’ll limit our top five to under $100,000 – no small sum, but these days families have had to make peace with combustion SUVs, dual-cab utes and people movers costing $60,000 and upwards. That said, despite being classified a compact SUV, it’s impressively roomy inside with seating for five.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

Most of us are aware of the environmental benefits of EVs, which have led the UK government to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, and incentivise electric vehicle use through 100% discounts on London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Congestion Charge. Electric cars take all day to charge.

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