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Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies

Green Car Congress

Nissan Motor is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. Funding entities will include both Nissan Motor Co.,

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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

EV Central

“If you look at the numbers of South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand….this ” Revealed in the metal overnight at the New York Auto Show, the 1500 Revolution promises “styling, technology and capability that pushes beyond what anyone in the category could have imagined”. .”

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. .

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. .

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Confirmed: 2023 BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle: EVs go mainstream as new model undercuts the MG4

EV Central

While the specification detail is yet to be confirmed, we’re expecting the Australian BYD Dolphin to match the outputs of the New Zealand-spec car that’s already been released across the ditch. If that’s the case, expect the cheapest model to get a 44.9kWh battery and a single electric motor producing 70kW.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. BYD Atto 3 has its e-motor fitted up front and is front-wheel drive.

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