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

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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. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them.

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Next Nissan Patrol going electric? Work has begun on e-Power technology for brand’s large SUVs and utes

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Nissan says e-Power will be a more suitable solution for lower emissions than full BEVs in countries with poor charging infrastructure, and better than ICE solutions in country’s with higher fuel prices. The e-Power system pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and battery, but the ICE component never drives the wheels.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

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So we’re going to have a vehicle of circa-1000kms, if not more range, but when you’re driving around the city you’ll be fully electric.” litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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And in what was the first dedicated Alliance plant globally, it began manufacturing operations in 2010, at a new plant in Tamil Nadu. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. The HR13, a 156hp 1.3-litre

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Assam Electric Vehicle Policy 2021

Electric Vehicles India

Adequate power supply and network of charging points with favourable power tariff. 90% discount at EV charging stations. Incentives for EV charging infrastructure. Commercial public EV charging stations for E2W, E3W, and E4W are eligible for 25% capital subsidy on equipment subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 2 wheeler .

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

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Positively, we were more efficient than WLTP testers, and from full charge, the range indicated on the e-Partner’s dashboard was around 280km when full. Even so, how about a manufactured sound generator of a 1993 Peugeot Boxer van, just for nostalgia?

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Kia India launched the facelifted iteration of the Sonet compact SUV just a few weeks ago in the country, re-energising the segment where it competes with some tough rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue etc. Also, make sure the battery is charged fully before taking out the vehicle.

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