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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

Green Car Congress

In the 2021 Mirai, a second DC/DC converter augments the main DC/DC converter to respond to the auxiliary load increase. Also featured on other 2021 Toyotas, including the Camry and Highlander, TSS 2.5+ The Mirai provides excellent everyday driving performance, for example accelerating from 25 mph to 45 mph in 2.8

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The maximum DC fast charge rate is 110kW. It has a 1000mm wading depth but can float if it gets in too deep.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend

EV Central

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range price and equipment The Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets the same basic equipment list as the Rear-Wheel Drive, albeit with a subtle “Dual Motor” badge on its boot. For the Model 3 Long Range there’s a maximum of 331kW, which is absolutely plenty for a car at this price point. Votes: 4.5/5

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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is teased for the first time: Could brand’s first-ever electric wagon tempt you out of a Tesla Model Y?

EV Central

Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia READ MORE: BYD Seal hunter: Here’s what we’ve learnt about the new ‘Project Highland’ Tesla Model 3 ahead of its Australian arrival READ MORE: Australia’s new electric vehicle king? BYD Seal pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $10k!

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

EV Central

Tesla Model 3 Performance set for huge boost as reveal looms READ MORE: Updated Tesla Model 3 electric car now on sale in Australia, bringing Project Highland updates to reality with more features, tech and EV range When they talk about cars and what they want from them, these guys reference old BMW M3s and Porsche 911s. SCORE : 4/5.

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2023 Toyota bZ4X

Clean Fleet Report

Charging is through Level 1, 2 or 3 (DC Fast Charging) plus regenerative braking. The DC charging should translate into an 80-percent charge in about an hour. Pricing and Availability. Pricing has not been released for the 2022 bZ4X that is scheduled to be in dealers mid-2022. Observations: 2023 Toyota bZ4X EV.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

Clean Fleet Report

Charging the British way Around the UK In the UK my goal was to drive from Heathrow on a mammoth loop around the very northern parts of the Scottish Highlands on the NC 500 route, which traverses one of the most remote and sparsely populated parts of Europe. That meant looking for a decent public DC charging station in a nearby town.

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