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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

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Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains. The post End of the V8? appeared first on EV Central.

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Dodge launches the EV “they” don’t want you to have

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The petrol-sucking V8 Dodge brand has revealed its first battery electric muscle car concept. Trust me, this is not the EV they want you to have,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. 2022 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. FYI, the Hellcat 6.2-litre

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved?

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

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Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2023: MG4

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You can find yourself driving down the road stabbing at the screen, being bonged at by the driver monitoring system while the lane keeping dodges imaginary obstacles. Traditionally, no contest right; German thoroughbred versus a Korean SUV. VERY IRRITATING! Kia EV6 GT. But in the end I preferred the Kia. Chery Omoda 5.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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