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Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The Driven EV News

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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BMW introduces 683 hp XM Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Electric Cars Report

A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrol engine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess. As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system.

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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New Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid officially launches in the UK today

Electric Cars Report

New C5 X is available as an efficient Plug-in Hybrid with up to 37 miles of electric range (EAER WLTP Combined) or with advanced petrol engines. Prices for New C5 X and New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid […] The post New Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid officially launches in the UK today appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2024 BYD Seal U confirmed for Australia: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power on notice as plug-in hybrid SUV nears

EV Central

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. litre petrol engine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor. litre petrol engine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor.

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

EV Central

litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be. When it arrived in Australia the advanced plug-in BYD ute is tipped to be priced from $50,000-$70,000. BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon appeared first on EV Central.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The delay came after Britain last year pushed back its planned ban on the sale of high-polluting petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.