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Chinese brand turns Hunter on the Ford Ranger PHEV and BYD Shark 6 with fire-breathing plug-in hybrid JAC T9 dual cab

EV Central

The pool of plug-in hybrid utes is set to grow more crowded still in Australia, with Chinese brand JAC whipping the covers off its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid at the Melbourne Motor Show tonight. Also on the stand was the all-electric T9, but the BEV ute is not yet confirmed for Australian, as well as its DE-FINE Technology Vision concept car.

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Another Chinese auto giant confirms its Aussie plans! GAC to launch in October with EVs, PHEVs and hybrids. Top 10 sales are the goal

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After some delays and replanning, the Chinese auto giant GAC will launch in Australia in October with a three-model line-up including a Tesla Model Y fighter. GAC’s ambitions are substantial, having set its sights on joining fellow Chinese brands BYD, GWM and MG embedded in Australia’s top 10 sellers as soon as possible.

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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. 2025 iCar V23 ute concept. 2025 iCar V23. The boxy four-seat electric SUV packs plenty of high-tech hardware beneath its retro styling, including a 15.4-inch 2025 iCar V23.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

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It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here. Its range completely smashed people’s concepts of what an electric vehicle is capable of,” Crichton said. litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels.

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ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

The Truth About Cars

Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect. However, unlike PHEVs, the fuel in the tank can only be used to help the battery recoup energy. More than a few Chinese brands are also dabbling with the technology, as have Mazda and Nissan. Honda also recently patented a range extender of its own.

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Lamborghini's First EV Might Be A Plug-In Hybrid Now

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And this week, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann told the Australian outlet CarExpert that the EV may actually wind up being a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) instead. Amid the "flattening" acceptance curve of EVs worldwide, Winkelmann said the company is still deciding whether its next model will be a full EV or a PHEV. “We

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Shanghai Motor Show: A wrap of some of the brand new stuff you may not have seen or read about yet

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Here are some of the other new vehicles both production-ready and concept – we spotted and found interesting during our foot slogging. GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV! Buick Electra GS concept 2025 Buick Electra GS concept. READ MORE: Sneak peek! It also coincided with its China on-sale timing.