EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. The GLC 63 only recharges AC and then only at a maximum 3.7kW. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. But this time its revolution not evolution. Out goes the old 4.0-litre SCORE: 3.5/5

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Although such vehicles are more environmentally friendly than their petrol counterparts, there is a greener option that many governments seem to have overlooked: the electric bicycle. Some 800,000 are also sold each year in South East Asia, he says, where they replace the noisy and smelly petrol scooters that are ubiquitous in many places.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. It’s because a motor drives these vehicles, while the rechargeable batteries provide power to run the engine. With the recent UK Government announcement to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel powered vehicles by 2030 , the switch to EVs is inevitable.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s big, boxy and stuffed full of tech, and — in its flagship GT-Line grade — is faster than most petrol-powered hot hatches. From the driver’s seat though it’s smooth and swift transport, aided by a claimed 520km range and swift recharging capability. But we reckon the mid-tier Earth might be the pick of the bunch.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A key thing, he said, will be to recharge the batteries at an acceptable time for the electricity grid — to “make sure people aren’t charging at the very peak, peak time,” like late afternoon when the electricity grid is already weighted down by demands like air conditioning. — AH2 14.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. But the open-top fun machine ain’t cheap!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Cheap to run but expensive to buy, they offer theprospect of low or zero carbon emissions, but manufacturers won’t sell themunless motorists want to buy them – and motorists won’t buy unless the priceis right and there are enough places to charge the batteries. to charge overnight.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Options are very limited for super-breeders needing more than five seats – although the Kia EV9 due late in 2023 will provide a tantalising option – but a huge advantage of going EV (if built on an electric vehicle-only platform) is roomier and smarter interior packaging compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.

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