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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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Porsche touts success of future hybrid model

Green Cars News

With more than a quarter of a million vehicles sold since its launch six years ago, the Porsche Cayenne is one of the few success stories in the modern era. In fact, in the fiscal year from 2007-2008 more than 45,000 models were sold around the world. This allows drivers to save fuel at speeds of 86mph.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. Earlier post.) The plug-in hybrid, according to Prof.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. Look out Porsche Macan! Due in 2022.

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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

EV Central

Utilising the underpinnings of the Porsche Taycan, the e-Tron GT’s sleek four-door body has head-turning looks on its side. But it’s what’s beneath the skin that promises to tempt plenty of people out of the big-powered petrol engines that have dominated at this end of the market. BYD Dolphin. BYD Dolphin. Ford E-Transit Custom.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. Peugeot E-2008. Porsche Taycan 4S. In a word, yes.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Sharing its basic layout and compact SUV body with the petrol-powered models that hit the market in 2023, the Chery Omoda 5 EV gets a unique front-end design that appears to improve aerodynamics. Chery Omoda 5 EV Chery Omoda 5 EV. If is does make it, expect some high-performance excitement around the $60K mark. Nissan Ariya Nissan Ariya.