EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fuel consumption and emissions has become a critical focus for Toyota Australia as the federal government’s new CO2 reduction standard looms with substantial fines for polluting vehicles such as large SUVs and utes. But it won’t be the last. 2024 Toyota Prado. 2024 Toyota Prado. The post Get out of the way diesel!

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. City slicker 200km range means they’re not for everyone, but these MX-30s drive beautifully and cabins are luxe and specification rich. Now we’re talking.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). Kia e-Niro – Kia is expected to confirm it will begin going electric in Australia in 2021 and it’s the e-Niro set to lead the (err) charge. Soon, apparently.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. Volvo quotes 3.4

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. Volvo quotes 3.4

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