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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. Well, an MG ZS electric hatchback would cost £26,000 to purchase outright, compared to £18,000 for the equivalent petrol alternative. 4] Is the additional £3.71

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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 price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700). 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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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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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. seconds on the way to a top speed of 220km/h and has a claimed WLTP range of 613km from its 100kWh battery (95kWh usable). So as well as a 12.6-inch

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

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The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. The CX-60 will also be available with new 3.3-litre

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Auto sales drop to new low in Norway

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For example, petrol-only vehicles (with relatively high CO2 emissions) are now taxed much higher in Norway. That’s the reason why there was a December rush of 2,503 petrol-only units, whilst January saw just 36 units, roughly two orders of magnitude less! 4 and the Volvo XC40, take 2nd and 3rd.

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