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Drop-in electric conversion kit for Land Rover Defender: Make your own electric SUV

Green Car Reports

The current-generation Land Rover Defender doesn't offer an all-electric powertrain, but it's now possible to convert older models to electric power. The conversion kit comes from Electrogenic, a United Kingdom-based company that specializes in electric conversions of classic cars.

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Ford Performance Introduces 700hp Kit for F-150

The Truth About Cars

V8 engine has been the F-150’s volume seller, but that hasn’t stopped some gearheads deep within the skunkworks of Ford Performance from coming up with a relatively affordable supercharger kit for the mill – one which cranks the wick to 700 horsepower. It’s been ages since the venerable 5.0L to 700 horsepower and 590 lb. ft of torque.

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Target BYD Atto 3! China’s Chery Omoda E5 wants a big slice of the affordable electric SUV action

EV Central

That’s the task BYD’s rival Chinese brand Chery has set its incoming Omoda E5 electric compact SUV. The Omoda E5 is powered by a single 150kW/340Nm electric motor driving the front wheels, making it the performance hero of the growing Omoda range. READ MORE: Chery on top? 2024 Chery Omoda E5 interior. Claimed to hit 100km/h in 7.6

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

EV Central

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. .

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

EV Central

The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. Essentially, the lower-powered Dynamic can go further, the higher-powered Premium can go faster. But you won’t find a spare tyre, just a repair kit. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.3 upgraded again ahead of Aussie launch: Includes more power, faster charging and enhanced tech

EV Central

Included in the overhaul are a power boost, faster charging and a new augmented reality head-up display, a fresh wellness app and a more powerful sound system. It now incorporate a more intuitive menu and a ChatGPT AI-powered onboard assistant and illuminated touch sliders. With the extra power, the ID.3 3 interior.

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Tata Motors readies three new  car and SUV launches in 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle division, which launched some new models and variants and had a strong run in the market in CY2023 with best-ever annual sales of 550,838 cars and SUVs including 69,153 EVs , is gearing up to introduce a trio of new models in India. In terms of features and safety kit, the Racer will be equipped with a new 10.25-inch

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