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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! This includes models such as the Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol; >>> Smoothing the emissions trajectory for light commercial vehicles. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will arrive in 2025. Here’s a taste of them.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley posts an insightful ode to electric vehicles as a ‘lifelong petrol head’

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As a self-described “lifelong petrol head,” Farley definitely found his niche by heading one of the world’s most prominent automakers. With time spent at Toyota and Lexus before joining Ford in 2007, Farley has definitely engrained himself in the car world. Jim Farley said he always wanted to be a “car guy.”

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for … In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

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Newcomer off-road brand Ineos has unveiled its first EV, which should hit the market in 2026 as a zero emissions rival to upcoming electric off-roaders from Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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Over the last few years, several automakers present in the Indian market have been shifting their focus on bringing in new cleaner and greener powertrain technologies. Petrol and diesel prices in India have shot up by around 41 per cent since 2019. Multiple factors have played their bit in this growth story of hybrid cars.

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UP stands firm on hybrid car tax waiver: Report. What effect will it have on EVs

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It was a welcome move by many as this diplomatic move was made to support cleaner technologies while also striving to decrease dependence on traditional petrol and diesel vehicles. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki awaits policy for diverse clean tech, plans EVs and hybrid cars The UP state government has, however, dug in its heels.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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He further cited a recent report suggesting the realization that most people who drive hybrid vehicles, do it mostly on petrol, negating potential environmental gains. Apart from Maruti Suzuki, automakers including Toyota and Honda also offer hybrid vehicles.

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