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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. Around 2025 there’s also a full battery electric version due. Three battery options will be offered – 105kW, 135kWh and 180kWh.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

Drive Electric

The powertrain is comprised of a 95 kWh lithium-ion battery and two electric motors – one at the front and one at the rear – which deliver 306 PS (408 PS with boost) and 561 Nm of torque (664 Nm with boost). The dashboard looks similar to that in other petrol and diesel models, and the overall interior is a very upmarket environment.

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

Drive Electric

Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. Currently, available electric vehicles have an average battery range of 480km, but technology is advancing so rapidly that new models can drive for almost 550km on a single charge. EV charging vs. petrol costs.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

Plug In India

Quality light weight normal cycles are the way to go. Electric Scooter prices are competitive compared to petrol scooters. And if you are spending more than 10 lakhs on a petrol or diesel car, you need to get your head examined or read up on EV's. If you are buying a petrol scooter in 2022, don't! That did seem promising.

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

Volkswagen L1 – One of those weird and wonderful concepts that you just hope gets to see the light of day, the VW L1 diesel-electric hybrid is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre, weighs just 380kg and emits just 39g/km of CO2 (see article ). Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).

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Ather 450X Electric Scooter : Test Report

Plug In India

It is over-engineered in terms of casting wall thicknesses - the conservativeness important to protect a battery whose NMC chemistry is prone to thermal runaways. You would definitely not want the Ather NMC batteries in crumple zones. You would definitely not want the Ather NMC batteries in crumple zones.