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2024 Renault Duster makes global debut with 4×4 and hybrid powertrain

Baua Electric

All-New Duster is built on the CMF-B platform which is a flexible platform that was first used on the latest Sandero and Logan models, then on Jogger. litre petrol engine comes mated to two electric motors and an electric automatic gearbox. Moreover, the engine always starts on electric power. The four-cylinder, 1.6-litre

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% This was slower than the 1.7%

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Critical new 2024 Porsche Macan EV days away from global reveal and just months from Aussie launch

EV Central

Porsche has begun building the anticipation for the launch of the all-new battery-electric Porsche Macan on January 25. READ MORE: Luxurious new K1 SUV added to Porsche EV charge, Cayenne to go electric 2024 Porsche Macan EV prototype test. In Australia there is not expected to be an overlap.

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Next-gen Audi Q7 to debut in 2026. Here’s what to expect

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Feb 2024, 13:12 PM Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026. This upcoming Q7 generation will be one … Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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M&M) are exploring the use of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new “Born Electric Platform”. Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M)

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JATO Dynamics: 2016 will be record year for plug-ins with global sales in excess of 700K units; China to begin dominating the market

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Global electric passenger car sales totalled 280,000 units in 2014, representing growth of 43% compared with 2013; total global passenger car sales that year were 72 million units. By 2022, the Chinese market is expected to account for half of global sales—almost 1.5 million electric vehicles being sold worldwide.

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