EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

Hyundai wants to skip diesel power and electrify its first dual cab ute, which should be on-sale in Australia before the end of this decade. But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The post Diesel out.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 3, 2025

03 April 2025 Read next Painful petrol performance in France amid hybrid growth 02 April 2025 Read next Monthly Market Update: Used-car sales pick up speed in March 01 April 2025 Read next How many EV batteries were produced globally in 2024? PHEVs follow suit Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also had a positive month. This gave it a 5.3%

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Baua Electric

APRIL 13, 2025

In response to growing hybrid demand, the company aims to increase hybrid sales to nearly one million units by 2030 …Read More The upcoming second gen Kia Seltos will get a hybrid powertrain The next gen Kia Seltos is confirmed to get a hybrid powertrain. Kia aims for 2.33 Kia aims for 2.33 million units.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2025

Diesel vehicles continued to be the fastest-selling powertrain, averaging 68.2 This was followed by petrol vehicles at 76.1 days, full hybrids (HEVs) at 78.9 Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) took the longest amount of time to sell at 82.2 Then came diesel models with 48.7% Petrol-powered cars saw %RVs fall in February.

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2025

Created to consign range-extending hybrids to the history books, the CATL battery features a unique dual-core architecture that includes a main energy area and a second area that can extend the range when needed. BYD execs are hyping the next generation Blade battery. Would you bet against them delivering? Radical EV shift!

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. Like the new breed of plug-in hybrid EVs – including the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha – the G318 aint lacking in grunt.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2025

The petrol engine’s been de-tuned, its 11.8kWh battery’s too small, 43km electric range isn’t enough and, starting from $71,990, it’s too expensive. That’s a snapshot of the online trolling faced by Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid ute as it lands in Australian showrooms this month. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak in Iceland.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2025

Reports suggest that the Audi R8 will come back in 2027, using a hybrid V8 powertrain and a significantly improved package. Also Read : 2025 Audi A6 Avant breaks cover, gets a range of petrol and diesel engines. Audi’sforayinto hybrid technology is also part ofan industry-widephenomenon.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! The Tasman will launch as turbo-diesel to fight the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but a petrol-electric hybrid is coming soon after as its first electrified option. READ MORE: Toyota targeted!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

This gives additional flexibility to reward CO 2 savings from hybrids. Existing CO 2 test valuesfor plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) will continue to be used instead of revised higher results from theEuro 6e-bistest being used in the EU. Petrol and diesel LCVs can now be sold alongside full hybrid models and PHEVs until 2035.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

“It will join a refreshed Mitsubishi range that already offers petrol, diesel and PHEV options that fit Australian lifestyles, all with our innovative 10/10 warranty and capped price servicing plan.” 2025 Foxtron Model B.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

UK governments plans to boost EV industry To support the UK automotive industry in its transition to ZEVs, the government has confirmed that, following the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel models, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids will remain These hybrid models can be sold until 2035, after which, only new ZEVs will be permitted for sale.

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2025

Audi has cancelled its plans to only build electric cars from 2023 and announced it will begin developing a new generation of combustion and hybrid vehicles that could include the return of the wild Audi R8 supercar. Audi lands Q4 and Q6 EVs with more PHEVs and hybrids to follow as it challenges Benz and BMW READ MORE: Lets Off-Road!

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2025

liter hybrid petrol engine that is derived from the Hyundai Kona Hybrid and produces 141 horsepower, however specifics are still being kept under wraps. Furthermore, the new model is probably going to keep the present lineup of 158 bhp turbocharged petrol engines and 114 bhp diesel engines.

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EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! Kia aims for huge EV sales growth and hybrid expansion in Australia in 2025 to avoid CO2 emissions penalties The bigger PB7 is a couple of years away, but is also a chance for Australia. READ MORE: Diesel Doom!

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EV Central

JUNE 11, 2025

The plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to produce up to 321kW of power, about double the output of most diesel utes. The BYD Shark 6 is another electrified vehicle that has been caught out by the P-plate restrictions.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

Two years ago, there were calls for clarity around the 2030 petrol and diesel new-car ban. Enticing buyers In 2030, a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will come into effect. This is more expensive than petrol. Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS). In the UK, it is probably about 1.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2025

It was the third most popular powertrain and sat comfortably ahead of diesel. PHEVs push forward Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) recorded 19,534 deliveries in February. Hybrid registrations lead Germany Hybrid volumes increased by 6.1% Hybrids took a 28.6% hold in December 2024, when it passed petrol for the first time.

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EV Central

JUNE 18, 2025

While other brand such as BYD, GWM and Chery’s multitude of spin-offs strike out boldly into the plug-in hybrid space, Ford is taking a much more cautious approach. Another issue in relation to the PHEV system is its expense compared to cheaper diesel powertrains usually employed by utes. litre V6 diesel engine. The BYD Shark 6.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview IF IT looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck… It’s that kind of abductive reasoning we can just as easily apply to Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , or PHEV for short. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery.

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

The increasingly popular Chinese SUV brand Haval is close to confirming a new range-topping three-row plug-in hybrid wagon for its Australian line-up. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. The H9 has previously been sold in Australia bit is only available with orthodox petrol and diesel powertrains.

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring. That makes it $4000 more expensive than the regular hybrid that continues in Ultra guise. GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has a 14.6-inch

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Baua Electric

MARCH 9, 2025

litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine (290kW/694Nm) paired with a motor/generator (36kW/250Nm) and 10-speed automatic transmission. American EPA estimates place the Tundra Limited 4×4 Hybrid at 19mpg city (12.4 The Tundra boasts a 122-litre fuel tank and requires 95RON (or higher) premium unleaded petrol.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 16, 2025

The sixth-generation Audi A6 Sedan showcases a modern, elegant design and advanced hybrid technology. The new Audi A6 comes packing a fresh design language, hybrid powertrains and a fully digital user experience. The mild-hybrid system not only improves fuel efficiency but also provides an extra torque boost of up to 230 Nm and 23.6

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2025

In the used-car sector, hybrid vehicles have seen the strongest residual values (RVs), whilst battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) saw the biggest declines. Hybrid vehicles emerged as the most resilient used powertrain, losing the least value. In contrast, Polands new-car market has remained stable over the first three months of the year.

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro has been launched at the Shanghai motor show and been pitched as the ultimate no-compromise electrified plug-in hybrid ute that blends 302kW of power with the full 3500kg towing. Nissan also promises it will be as rugged and capable off-road as a standard turbo-diesel mid-size ute. Combining a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

litre plug-in hybrid V8 engine as its flagship boasting 4500kg braked towing capacity. Pricing for the V6 turbo-diesel LandCruiser 300 Series is currently spread from $97,990 to $146,910 plus on-road costs. The most capable SUV on the market right now is the petrol V8 GMC Yukon which can tow 3628kg. 2025 Tank 700 Hi4-T.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. EcoBlue diesel.

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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. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.). kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2011

The automotive industry is already taking positive steps to address this issue—the recent announcement by Toyota of a solar array to provide electricity to power the hybrid Auris production facility and wind power at the Nissan Leaf plant are excellent examples of this. Hybrid vehicle. Plug-in hybrid vehicle. emissions in.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Buoyed by strong European customer demand for hybrid versions on its core models, Toyota will phase out diesel engines from all its passenger cars in 2018. In 2017, hybrids represented 41% of Toyota’s European total sales, rising +38% year-on-year to 406,000 units. Since then, HEV sales substantially exceed our diesel sales.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

They knew about hybrids and after a couple of times riding in our Prius, they decided to pull the trigger on two 2006s with 180k km (112k miles). What is it like to drive a hybrid? l/100 km (44 mpg US), a figure that some diesel cars might be jealous of. There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. per cent improvement for a petrol or 1.9 per cent boost for a diesel. Nissan Leaf. Nissan Leaf.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2019

Emissions Analytics, a leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions, suggests that mass adoption of hybrid vehicles, rather than low-volume take-up of full BEVs, is the most effective solution to cutting CO 2 now and also in meeting 2030 emission targets. With a reduction of 73.9g/km/kWh, by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

The new Volvo S60 sedan to be launched later this spring will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine option. All new Volvo models launched from 2019 will be available as either a mild gasoline hybrid, plug-in gasoline hybrid or battery electric vehicle. Mild hybrid versions will follow next year.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 16, 2024

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark appeared first on The Driven.

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