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Mahindra Thar diesel variants outsell petrol models by 10 times in May

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Jun 2024, 07:32 AM Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. litre diesel and 2.0-litre

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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

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The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems. From today our dealers will no longer offer petrol-only variants of any Toyota model where a hybrid-electric alternative is available.”

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

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While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years.

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BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

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From 2025 onwards, the next generation of BMW e-drives will be manufactured in its engine plant in Steyr, Austria—with both production and development on site—with eventual annual production capacity of more than 600,000 units. As a result, the total production area will be expanded by about 60,000 square meters.

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Hyundai hopes sales of its diesel cars to slump to 30-35% in 2024

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Read more Hyundai aims at a flexible powertrain strategy for its product portfolio and hopes the diesel share in its passenger vehicle sales will drop to 30-35 per cent in 2024. (HT The fast surging price of diesel vehicles compared to their petrol counterparts is another reason behind the sales drop of diesel cars.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Consumers and manufacturers share the burden for this trend given their steady interest in larger cars—in particular SUVs—as their vehicle of choice, commented Green NCAP.

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Volvo Cars to eliminate diesel engines from the new S60 sedan

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The new Volvo S60 sedan to be launched later this spring will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine option. Our future is electric and we will no longer develop a new generation of diesel engines. The company said that the move highlights its commitment to a long-term future beyond the traditional combustion engine.

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