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Smarter, tougher and more capable: Why the electric Toyota LandCruiser Se will be better than your diesel-powered 300 Series

EV Central

LandCruiser Se to be more capable thanks to EV smarts The EV underpinnings promise to make the EV LandCruiser even more capable. Traction control systems with electric motors should also perform far better than they do with a petrol or diesel engine.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases. The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. 2: Transport Private charging In New Zealand, currently 82% of charging is done at home.

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Second generation Smart EV on its way

Green Cars News

seconds making it just as quick as the petrol model, and it has a maximum speed of 100km/h. Smart’s Fortwo electric drive can be charged at any 220V normal household socket and a fully charged battery is sufficient for 71miles of driving. The vehicle is based on the Smart Fortwo Coupe/Cabrio Passion.

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No Silent Electric Vehicles | Sound For Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicless

The cost of utilizing petrol in a traditional engine is 60% more than the cost that is required to charge an Electric Vehicle (EV) for the same amount of distance covered in a vehicle of equal size. This cost can be further lowered if you change your vehicle at a solar PV system or at some free charging station.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The case for an EV Charging Strategy New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases.1International The private sector must invest in and deliver public and private charging.

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