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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For private cars, the average utility factor (UF)—the portion of kilometers driven on electric motor versus kilometers driven on combustion engine—is 69% for NEDC type approval but only around 37% for real-world driving. Company car users, on average, re-charge only every second day.

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

EV Central

Toyota Australia sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley told motoring media this week it can be expected on-sale here “sooner rather than later”. “We 100km and 236g CO2/km. 100km and emissions of 228g CO2/km. 100km and emissions of 228g CO2/km. 2024 Toyota Prado. In US spec it averages 23mpg, which translates to 10.2L/100km

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

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And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. . ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035.

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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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The new Auris will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) alongside the Avensis. The engine will automatically restart in the event of low battery charge, or if the vehicle begins to move, in the interest of safety. miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (51 mph), dependent on battery charge and driving conditions.

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review

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Charging costs : Full charge costs £10.78. Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). Charging speed :0-80% in 38 minutes at a 125kW charge point ( Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car). 4 GTX cost?

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Aixam Mega welcome electric car plan

Green Cars News

The plan, announced on Tuesday, 19 May at the C40 Climate Change Summit in Seoul, promises a range of measures to put at least 100,000 electric vehicles on London’s roads as soon as possible, from investment in re-charging infrastructure to financial incentives for consumers. The average journey in London is just four miles.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. The electricity used to drive the vehicle is stored in a large battery, which is charged by plugging the car into a power source, either at home or public charging stations. They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs.

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