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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

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That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. It also has a claimed DC fast charging rate up top 200kW and 11kW AC charging. The G580 uses a modified version of the orthodox G-Class’ ladder frame and is visually similar externally to the facelift revealed for the petrol model in March.

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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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inch digital instrument cluster and a class-leasing 15.6-inch litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. The petrol engine can also add power above about 70km/h but is predominantly used as a generator to extend the driving range to about 800km (there’s a 60-litre fuel tank).

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2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium review: Game-changing ute rival for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux will absolutely shock you

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Here’s a vehicle with a sophisticated petrol-electric 4×4 powertrain, a sizeable LFP battery pack, an electric-only range of about 80km, a combined range of more than 700km, a swag of comfort and safety equipment, a pile of cabin technology and even the ability to plug in a kettle to boil water for your cup of tea. When the 1.5-litre

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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There will also be a petrol-powered mild-hybrid called Ibrida but we won’t worry about that here. Both Milano EVs are front-wheel drive and come powered by a 54kWh battery that is compatible with DC charging up to 100kW. A range of up to 400km is provided with the smaller motor.

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Why NetGain motors are the best for EV conversions.

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We've used NetGain motors in a range of conversion projects because they're specifically designed to make converting a petrol guzzling machine into a sleek electric vehicle an easy process. The TransWarP System is brushed, double ended shaft, series wound DC motor, promising incredible torque.

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Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric high-performance limo pricing, details confirmed

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The EQS provides an EV alternative to the S-Class that has long represented the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz technology and luxury. That place within the vast Mercedes-Benz hierarchy appears to be in its twilight for the very traditional S-Class given the pace with which the brand is embracing electricity. Mercedes-AMG EQS53.

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. In my view, the remaining few percent will still depend on new BEVs in the affordable sub-compact class (BYD Seagull anyone?), to 7,471 units.

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