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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. Why are EV repairs different from regular cars? What if my EV tyre goes flat? Luckily, EVs require less maintenance than ICEVs!

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

EV Central

It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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New EV electric car calendar

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General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. Due in 2022.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. No announced plans.

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