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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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Called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS), Pramac’s technology—which features lithium-ion cells from Jaguar I-PACE batteries taken from prototype and engineering test vehicles—supplies zero-emission power where access to the grid supply is limited or unavailable.

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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

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litre diesel engine, coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Hybrid vehicles have been gaining traction in the global automotive market, offering a blend of traditional combustion engines and electric power. One of the latest developments in the hybrid vehicle segment is the introduction of the Toyota Fortuner MHEV in South Africa.

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Honda takes ‘Made-in-India’ Elevate SUV to its home bastion of Japan

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litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Read more Honda Elevate is the SUV that the brand currently has in its lineup. By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 22 Mar 2024, 12:38 PM Honda Elevate is sold only with a 1.5-litre

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny available with up to ?1.50 lakh discounts

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Available in two variant options, Zeta and Alpha, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV comes priced from ₹ 12.74 Besides selling it in India, Maruti Suzuki exports the made-in-India SUV to markets like South Africa and Indonesia as well. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged TFSI V6 engine that produces 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 N·m (347 lb-ft) of torque. liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US. New Audi SQ5.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Ladder-type frame, high-torque six-cylinder engine, and permanent all-wheel drive are compulsory for us. The high-torque engine will provide high driving dynamics on the road and off the road. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Model 3, Model X are Google’s Most Searched for EVs globally

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The Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Tesla Model X SUV are Google’s most searched for electric vehicles globally, according to new data from a price comparison website. The Model X claimed notable areas like Elon Musk’s home country of South Africa and other regions like Egypt, Kazakhstan, Guyana, and Nambia.

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