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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 appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. When it does get here it will be the first hybrid (as opposed to 48v mild hybrid) added to Toyota’s line-up of top-selling line-up of utes and large SUVs. 100km and 236g CO2/km.

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

EV Central

And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. “We will constantly keep assessing – whether it’s in the truck space, large SUV space or small car space – what GM has in the pipeline,” said Ms Bala. Trucks included.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

Green Car Congress

The ICCT also made several changes in nonbattery pack assumptions, such as the cost of charging equipment. Electrically boosted turbocharging—not considered by EPA—can increase turbocharging benefits by 5% at an additional cost of $338. EPA pegged the CO 2 reduction benefits of mild hybrid vehicles from 7.0-9.5%; Lightweighting.

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review

Drive Electric

4; there’s a driving range of up to 300 miles, and the spacious SUV body style remains. Lots of space in practical SUV body. 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 ). The Volkswagen ID.4

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. These include, but are not limited to: A national public and private charging infrastructure plan and associated investment; The transition of the public sector fleet; Supportive policies to transition private sector fleets (e.g. Vans: 147 g CO2/km.

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BMW introduces the X3 30e PHEV with 18 miles of electric range

Current EV

Since its launch in 2003, close to 600,000 BMW X3s have been sold through 2019 in the United States alone, which proves its incredible popularity in the SUV crossover segment. In today’s world, with SUVs and Crossovers totally dominating the automotive market, BMW offers a wide variety of models to choose from. Bottom line?

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Forget the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, buy a $40k Mazda MX-30 EV instead | Opinion

EV Central

You know, the small SUV we panned at its July 2021 launch for its “poor value proposition” Our review , in short, suggested you’d be almost out of your mind to buy one. It’s around $45,000 drive away and has 310km range, but you’re driving something that looks like a startled beetle.

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