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Toyota targeted! Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion

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The petrol-electric hybrid boost will be allied with an aim to more than triple battery electric vehicle sales led by the new EV3 and EV5 – to 11,000 in 2025. Petrol four-cylinder and V6 have a greater emissions impact. litre V6 petrol engines on offer with Sorento and Carnival will also dip in availability.

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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

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READ MORE: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia READ MORE: Electric ute shock! That means for EV users future top-ups will be at least on par with a refill of petrol at your local servo. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. The post BYDs Mega break-through!

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Painful petrol result clouds improved electrified registrations in Italy

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06 March 2025 Read next Registration decline hides strong results in UK new-car market 05 March 2025 A large fall in the number of petrol and diesel registrations caused the Italian new-car market to decline again in February. Petrol registrations plummet Petrol volumes slumped 20.9% in February, with 36,374 deliveries.

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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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Standard gear includes dual-zone ventilation, fake leather trim, heated and ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable front seats and a head-up display. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

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Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch appeared first on EV Central.

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Porsche Macan petrol variants discontinued in India, last stocks available with dealers

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litre V6 turbo petrol engine with 434 bhp and cost 1.53 crore (ex-showroom) Porsche has pulled the plug on the petrol variants of the Macan SUV in India. Porsche Macan S & GTS Discontinued Porsche began discontinuing the petrol-powered Macan globally in April last year, and the model will be out of all markets by 2026.

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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

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The world’s largest electric car battery producer has unwrapped three pioneering all-new batteries that could be the final piece of the puzzle for mass acceptance of EVs. This technology represents a fundamental shift in how we approach electric vehicle range limitations, said CATL. Radical EV shift!