EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre 100km and 236g CO2/km.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

It is far too early to dismiss the conventional diesel and petrol power trains. In the last two years Volvo has brought CO 2 emissions from our diesel and petrol model ranges down by 13 percent. Volvo recently launched the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. We continuously improve their efficiency. —Stefan Jacoby. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! The Tasman will launch as turbo-diesel to fight the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but a petrol-electric hybrid is coming soon after as its first electrified option. READ MORE: Toyota targeted! Dual-cab game-changer?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will deliver two technical papers at SAE World Congress in April on its SpeedStart torque assist and kinetic energy recovery system ( earlier post ) and TIGERS turbine integrated gas energy recovery system ( earlier post ) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles. 48V Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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EV Central

JUNE 27, 2024

The prospects of the hybrid version of the new 250 Series Toyota Prado coming to Australia any time soon have cooled. Back in March the new Prado was potentially coming to Australia as a petrol-electric hybrid “sooner rather than later”, but it now appears turbo-diesel will be the sole powertrain choice for the foreseeable future.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Within the framework of the fleet study, Volkswagen is implementing a total of 20 of the latest generation Golf Variant twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid electric cars as research vehicles. One of the goals of Volkswagen AG is to launch numerous plug-in hybrid cars on the market in the years 2013/2014. The plug-in hybrid, according to Prof.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Australian arm of the Korean auto giant wants increased reward for selling zero emissions vehicles in the form of ‘super credits’ so it can keep cheaper C02-emitting petrol and hybrid models in its showrooms longer. or 1.5 – and therefore subsidise CO2-emitting vehicles in the line-up. “So 2024 Hyundai 30 sedan Hybrid.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Which helps explain why the Chinese brand GWM Haval has doubled down on hybrids in its compact Jolion SUV line-up by adding petrol-electric models and cutting prices.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

g/km, almost half that produced by diesel and petrol vehicles. Toyota’s success is largely based on its popular hybrid range, with registrations making up 60% of the brand total volume in 2019. The average emissions of electrified vehicles, was 63.2 —Felipe Munoz.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Buzz GTX hot MPV locked in for Australia Its biggest negative has been the petrol 3.5-litre litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels has been the less thirsty but pricier alternative, but now, finally, a petrol-electric hybrids here. The hybrids not miles ahead of the diesels 6.5L/100km 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2022

The Electric Vehicle Council is calling for EV incentives to be linked to fuel efficiency standards as it ramps up its pressure on the Federal Government to introduce CO2 emissions standards. CO2 standards are key to that, according to Jafari. “We The key to any CO2 standards lies with the Federal Government.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ has been unwrapped with more tech, a fresh new look and an advanced, efficient petrol-electric hybrid powertrain ahead of its arrival Down Under in late 2024. This time round, the MG ZS Hybrid+ combines a 75kW 1.5-litre 100km and 115g/km of CO2 on the WLTP test cycle.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. .”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ford of Europe has previously announced plans to triple annual production of vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient EcoBoost petrol engines to approximately 480,000 by 2015, from 141,000 in 2011. liter EcoBoost that will be the first non-hybrid gasoline-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. Earlier post.)

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. Toyota is already planning a hybrid push, which could see non-hybrid versions of the popular RAV4 dropped.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery.

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

The increasingly popular Chinese SUV brand Haval is close to confirming a new range-topping three-row plug-in hybrid wagon for its Australian line-up. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. The H9 has previously been sold in Australia bit is only available with orthodox petrol and diesel powertrains.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Romano is keen to avoid diesel because the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will tighten over the next few years, with fines for CO2 emissions steadily increasing.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Fortunately plenty of reputable organisations have examined the issues surrounding CO2 emissions for EVs. But for each country the result is the same: the production of the EV emits more CO2 than the equivalent petrol-powered alternative. It assumes those vehicles will cover 250,000km over their life.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Dont expect Nissan Australia to abandon orthodox ICE and make a dangerous Toyota-style commitment to 100 per cent hybrid power any time soon. Instead Nissan will try and avoid too much risk and take a steadier approach to the move from ICE to hybrid and then on to battery electric vehicles. READ MORE: Are diesels days numbered?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

An alternate storyline might highlight the elevated upfront opportunity costs of reducing energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions via electric cars as opposed to advanced internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrids. intractably linked to fuel efficiency improvements in petrol and diesel cars—at least to around 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Now we imagine the maximum scenario: e-tron plug-in hybrid drive under the hood and e-fuel in the tank. The CO2-free sorbent can be re-used for many adsorption/desorption cycles. Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium-term regulatory requirements (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But more recently it has struggled to gain access to EVs because of the absence of a federally mandated CO2 emissions reduction structure and purchase subsidies. Globally, Nissan has committed billions to EV development , but here its sales volume is driven by diesel utes and petrol SUVs.

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EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

No-one would fall for such a flim-flam of fakery, of course, and yet, in some cases at least, the wider world is being asked to swallow something similarly slimy from car companies, in the shape of hybrids and plug-in hybrids. So now I’m thinking, okay, I sell a lot of RSs, how many hybrids do I need to sell?

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EV Central

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: Everything you need to know It’s technically correct, but the EV Council figures include battery electric vehicle sales as well as sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs ), the latter adding 20,543 sales to the tally.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The Lexus GS will become the car maker’s first car to be offered with a choice of two hybrid powertrains when the latest luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from January. litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and [.].

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EV Connect

JUNE 25, 2024

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) PHEVs give you the peace of mind of a backup fuel source. Instead, you’re compromising on the performance of both and will have to settle for a less powerful petrol-driven engine and an electric motor with a lower driving range. Below are some plug-in hybrids available in the U.S.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2023

Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. The 500 is the second Tank to launch here after the smaller 300, which also comes as a hybrid. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine tuned to run on the more efficient Miller cycle.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

Toyota has added a plug-in hybrid EV ( PHEV ) drivetrain to its all-new 2026 RAV4, unveiled today ahead of its arrival in Australia in the first half of next year. READ MORE: Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to go hybrid only READ MORE: Electric Hilux incoming! litre petrol engine.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2011

German carmaker Audi has finally confirmed the production of its Hybrid A8 luxury saloon. litre TFSI petrol engine and an electric motor, fuel consumption will be in excess of 44mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of less than 148g/km. TDI-powered A8 has the lowest CO2 emissions in [.]. Combining a 2.0

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Drive Electric NZ

OCTOBER 26, 2022

BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. An ICEV is a vehicle that is powered by regular internal combustion engines; think of your typical ‘car’ that is filled up with petrol or diesel. WHAT IS A PHEV (PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE)?

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Having axed its cheapest and cleanest Everest large SUVs last week because of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, Ford says it wont add a plug-in hybrid version to help drive down CO2 emissions. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2013

The European car industry is expected to reach its average of 95g/km CO2 emissions target by 2020, thanks to improvements in existing diesel and petrol car technology, rather than through the sales of hybrid and electric cars, a new report concludes. Electric cars diesel electric car petrol RAC Foundation'

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2011

Audi has confirmed that a new A6 hybrid model will go into production in 2012, as the car maker looks to extend its use of hybrid powertrain technology. The new A6 hybrid will use a 2.0 litre TFSI petrol and a electric motor to power it and is expected to emit 146g/km CO2 according to [.].

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

Toyota has continued the electrification of its Australian model line-up, announcing it will now only take orders for petrol-electric versions of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. And the dominant Australia new vehicle sales leader has predicted its entire line-up could go hybrid. READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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