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Time to unplug phoney PHEV fuel ratings: Australia’s “electrified” automotive future isn’t all its cracked up to be | Opinion

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes You might have noticed, and I certainly have, that the car company execs have stopped talking about electric vehicles, and begun describing the Australian car market of the near future using such vague and nebulous terms as “electrified” now that a New Vehicles Emissions Standard looms.

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Give us a plug! China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia.

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Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. 2024 Ora Sport EV – still not locked in for our market, but RHD UK has it. GWM has such plug-ins already on sale in overseas markets, or soon about to. There are reasons here.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. The recently proposed National Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – imposing tough CO2 emissions limit on passenger vehicles, SUVs, utes and vans – will likely expedite the arrival of all manner of new EVs. Trucks included.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota is unveiling its new Auris for the European market ( earlier post ), representing its first step in a product offensive in the European C-Segment. Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. l/100km and 10 g/km. D-4D diesel engine.

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Toyota launches new Pixis Epoch vehicle

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It is the second passenger mini-vehicle that the company has released on its home turf – and now Toyota is hoping the new Pixis Epoch (pictured) can gain a lion’s share of the Japanese mini-car market. The petrol powered vehicle boasts fuel economy of 70.6mpg and CO2 emissions at a meagre 77g/km and is set [.].

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Hyundai boosted by early hybrid success

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It has some eye-catching environmental credentials emitting just 99g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - that’s 90 per cent fewer emissions than the equivalent petrol-powered Elantra. LPG vehicles are already successful in the country with LPG only half the price of petrol.

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Kia Motors launches hybrid electric vehicle

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The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment. It has fuel economy of 42mpg with petrol equivalent fuel economy at 51mpg. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.

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