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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand. tonnes of additional greenhouse gas emissions and 5.7

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite Review: Updates to this affordable SUV means the battery now stays charged, but it still left us feeling a little flat

EV Central

In the old days (last year), the MG ZS compact SUV was cheap and cheerful rental fleet fodder, but now its meant to be something that appeals beyond its price. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. litre petrol engine was left to push the 1390kg (tare) Excite along. It changes a lot. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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2025 Volvo EX90 review : Sizeable seven-seat electric SUV delivers on space in spades

EV Central

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. tonne SUV from swaying in tighter corners, and helping the EX90 feel planted.

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Volvo Cars reveals new XC60 premium SUV, led by PHEV model, at Geneva

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars revealed the much-anticipated new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. We have a wide range of powertrains.

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2025 Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i Review: PHEV family SUV poses a challenge to BYD Sealion 6, Toyota RAV4

EV Central

Its a plug-in hybrid five-seat medium SUV freshly on-sale in China and there have already been plenty of hints its headed our way as soon as this year. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Green Car Congress

Together with Mahindra, we want to contribute significantly to the electrification of India, a huge automotive market with enormous growth potential and high relevance for climate protection. So far, the market has been dominated by vehicles with diesel or petrol engines.

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Skoda Kodiaq vs Volkswagen Tiguan R Line: Which new SUV fits your style

Baua Electric

Under the hood, both SUVs share the same 2.0-litre litre turbo-petrol engine making 201 bhp and delivering 320 Nm of torque. Both SUVs feature a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and both are fitted with all-wheel-drive. Also Read : 2025 Skoda Kodiaq SUV review: Does second-gen Czech wonder deliver more?

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