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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it? Is it good value?

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

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The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created. BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.

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Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

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Australia finally gets a petrol-electric hybrid 4×4 dual-cab ute mid-year when the GWM Cannon Alpha launches. More seriously, BYD is expected to introduce the first plug-in electric ute to Australia before the end of 2024 while the PHEV Ranger arrives in 2025. litre diesel engine offers 135kW and 480Nm, the hybrid turbocharged 2.0-litre’

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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

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It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel. What this research shows is that there are costs associated with doing so, both to the economy and to emissions. The clear implication is that we need an alternative form of EV incentive. “A MtCO2e out to 2030. ●

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Volvo Cars reveals new V90 wagon; PHEV model with ~31-mile electric range

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The Lock-up (LU) system comprises the latest NVH damping technology (pendulum damper for diesels and super long travel damper for the gasoline engine). This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. Two of the gears are overdrives, saving fuel when cruising at constant speeds.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Sweden

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). We can see that BEVs have grown well whilst PHEVs have slightly declined. Regarding volumes, BEVs grew by 33% YoY to 10,956 units, while PHEV declined by 5% to 5,798 units. Diesel-only volume fell by over 37% YoY, to 2,277 units, and just 8.1% The Swedish economy is experiencing just 0.6%

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Spring is sprung in France

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comprised full battery electrics (BEVs) at 12.9%, and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) at 8.2%. We can see that BEVs are still growing decently, whilst PHEVs are sliding. PHEVs only grew volume by 6% YoY (to 10,878 units), trailing broader market growth, and thus losing share. Diesel share shrank to a new record low of 10.5% (from 15.8%

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