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Peugeot e-Expert van confirmed for Australia as electric commercial vehicles charge into market

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The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. No pricing or spec details for the e-Expert have been released as yet by Peugeot Australia, but if the e-Partner is any guide then it’s going to be the priciest model by some margin. Peugeot e-Expert interior.

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Cheaper e-Power models arrive: Nissan lowers the entry point for electrified X-Trail in Australia

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It means Nissan’s e-Power tech has fallen below the the $50k barrier for the first time in Australia, but still positions the electrified powertrain solution above the cheapest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at $40,550 for the GX Hybrid. litre petrol engine used as a power generator, rather than something that drives the wheels.

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

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MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. MG thinks you’ll still buy one over the much cheaper 2024 Kia Picanto when the new range arrives in mid-2024.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 105kW/350Nm electric motor integrated into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm. The claimed range on electric power courtesy of the 14.4kWh (net) lithium-ion battery is 55km for the wagon and 53km for the Sportback.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

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Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. How many of these drivetrains come to Australia when the 408 launches here in 2023 is yet to be confirmed. “It The new Peugeot 408 will launch in Australia.

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with six-speed auto gearbox over the front axle, with the rear axle utilising a 90kW/250Nm electric motor. Hardware is a 132kW 1.3-litre

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Ford adds a plug-in hybrid Ranger here in 2025 and Isuzu a battery electric D-Max by 2026.

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