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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

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Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things. Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. This, it appears, is of mighty appeal to Mazda Australia as it embarks on a potential plug-in onslaught, starting with its CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023. seconds 0-100kmh time.

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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. ” Much hype, scant details. .”

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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Concept GC-PHEV. Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

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Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. There’s an all-new model of the big-selling GLC on the way, but this time the medium-size SUV line-up won’t include a PHEV version for Australia. The decision reflects weak demand for PHEVs in Australia.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

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Volvo has unveiled its EX90 large SUV, a pure electric replacement for the seven-seat XC90. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch They’re not going to be cheap.

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New EV electric car calendar

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All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Aiways U6 – ambitious EV start-up has big plans and right-hand drive production is already confirmed, opening the door to a local arrival. BMW iX electric SUV is due in Australia late in 2021. Due November 2021.

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Pike Survey: 48% of US Consumers Interested in Purchasing a PHEV40

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According to a new survey from Pike Research, 48% of prospective US consumers would be “extremely” or “very” interested in purchasing a PHEV with a 40-mile range on a single charge (PHEV40), given electricity cost equivalent of $0.75 However, willingness to pay for such fast charging outlets was limited.

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