EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

Just when we thought the V8 was dying a slow death, up pops China’s GWM with a bent eight plug-in hybrid, destined for its Tank, Cannon and future luxury brands. litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with a PHEV backup will propel GWM into an exclusive prestige club. petrol engine. twin-turbo petrol V8 PHEV powertrain.

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Review: The best diesel dual cab ute is now plug-in petrol-electric, should BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha be scared? litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Mustang Ecoboost is now priced at $71,990, while Australia’s most affordable remaining V8, the Mustang GT manual climbs to $83,990.

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EV Central

JULY 25, 2025

A CO2-emitting petrol-electric hybrid that some will reject out of hand and others will regard as moving in the right direction. You can get into Chinese plug-in hybrids for less – much less. But like many of these systems it is happy for the petrol engine to kick in pretty early and often to assist. SCORE: 3.75/5

Hybrid

EV Central

JULY 25, 2025

A CO2-emitting petrol-electric hybrid that some will reject out of hand and others will regard as moving in the right direction. You can get into Chinese plug-in hybrids for less – much less. But like many of these systems it is happy for the petrol engine to kick in pretty early and often to assist. SCORE: 3.75/5

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. Another first is the combination of plug-in-hybrid technology with a fuel cell in the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL (combined hydrogen consumption 0.34 kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2019

Using mild, full and plug-in hybrid real-world emissions test data from both European and US vehicles, Emissions Analytics compared hybrids with their internal combustion engine equivalents. The EU’s post-2021 CO2 reduction target for passenger cars is 37.5% With a reduction of 73.9g/km/kWh, Beyond the 37.5%

Emissions

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.).

Volvo

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.

Plug-in

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.

Audi

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. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. 100km and 236g CO2/km. 100km and emissions of 228g CO2/km.

Petrol

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2010

The end-points include: All passenger cars, LDVs, motorcycles and HGVs/buses less than 12 tonnes in weight to be plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) using 100% renewable electricity or hydrogen fuel cell powered (using carbon neutral sourced hydrogen).

Transportation

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2009

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are investigating the use of concentrated solar power to convert carbon dioxide and water to precursors for liquid hydrocarbon fuels (Sunshine to Petrol) using concentrated solar power. Earlier post.)

Conversion

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. .”

BYD

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Exhaust emissions are further lowered through a new glow plug control strategy and improvements to the construction and coating of the DPF. liter VVT-i petrol engine and 60 kW electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9

Gasoline

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. Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes appeared first on EV Central.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2018

Due to increased test numbers, JATO has a larger and more robust sample of vehicles from which to calculate the volume-weighted impact on NEDC-correlated CO2 values under WLTP testing. Significant progress is still needed for AFVs to plug the gap left by the declining diesel market, if the trend towards gasoline vehicles continues.

Tax

EV Central

JUNE 28, 2025

But what happens when you swap out the mighty V6 or the bi-turbo four-cylinder for a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain? Ford cautious on Ranger PHEV expansion as BYD and GWM plan faster plug-in roll-out READ MORE: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Think the plug-in Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t capable enough?

PHEV

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.

CO2

EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

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. The Model 3-rivalling Ora Sport is on ice (for now), so a few more plug-ins in showrooms would help avoid or lessen penalties. There are reasons here. So what’s on the cards?

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The EU law will require automakers to cut CO2 emissions of new cars sold by 100% by 2035. It would eliminate any possibility of gas or petrol-fueled cars being sold in at least 27 EU countries.

Canada

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 you probably focus a little bit more on what plug-in hybrids do we have? “It It helps the calculation.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

Petrol

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.

PHEV

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.

BYD

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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EV Connect

JUNE 25, 2024

Most BEVs come standard with a 120-volt level 1 charger, but BEV owners have three charging options: Level 1 (AC): You plug the cable that comes with your car into your domestic socket and leave it overnight. Level 2 (AC) : Using the same cable, you plug into the socket at your home (if adapted), workplace, or commercial EV charging station.

Electric Vehicles

Drive Electric NZ

OCTOBER 26, 2022

They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. 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. BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand.

PHEV

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!

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 4, 2025

Four variants will be available, with the choice of plug-in hybrid or battery electric powertrains in either Long Wheelbase Trend or Short Wheelbase Sport. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Axed! petrol engine, with a combined power output of 171kW.

PHEV

EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Three years after its original reveal the 2025 Lexus RX450h+ Plug-in Hybrid finally lands in Australian dealers from this April when it will be available in single Sports Luxury model grade and priced from $123,500 plus on-roads. That means the pricing gap between the plug-in hybrid and the RX350h effectively shrinks to $6000.

Lexus

EV Central

JULY 17, 2022

Peugeot has continued its steady electrified build-up in Australia confirming the arrival of a plug-in hybrid version of the new 308 small car in 2023. Likely to land in the first half of the year, the PHEV five-door hatchback will follow orthodox 308 petrol-turbo ICE hatch and wagon models that start arriving here in late 2022.

Plug-in

EV Central

JUNE 5, 2024

Mannering sees the Q6 e-tron as a crucial model for the brand, one that could tempt some currently buying a diesel- or petrol-powered Q5 to step into an electric car. In the next 18 months there will be another passenger car … that’s maybe full electric rather than plug-in hybrid,” he said without detailing exactly what it would be.

Audi

EV Central

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The company says by 2028 it will be selling more EVs in Australia than vehicles powered by petrol or diesel engines. Volkswagen even plans to deliver the ID.Buzz to Australian customers as a CO2 neutral vehicle. Before then, Volkswagen plans to be selling an Amarok PHEV, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. 4 revealed.

Australia

EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Since mid-2024 Toyota has offered only petrol-electric hybrids in its Yaris, Yaris Cross, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Camry, RAV4 and Kluger. One option Nissan Australia wont take up is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the top-selling X-Trail SUV range. READ MORE: Are diesels days numbered? The question is when?

Australia

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Some may not be able to bring a larger range of BEVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to market. This means having to reduce supplies of petrol-engine models, which emit higher levels of CO 2. The post What is the EU CO2 target for 2025? Carmakers may need to look at their powertrain mix. appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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