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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The average cost to trial participants for recharging at home is between 25p and £1 (US$0.40 The data analyzed by Aston University combines and compares the behavior patterns of 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drivers over two consecutive quarters. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston. million (US$11.9-million)

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. The boot gets a motion sensing function (which you’ll never use), there’s a remote engine start function (which you’ll never use), and rear door sunshades (which you’ll definitely use).

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Long-termer welcome

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Aside from its 20kWh battery and two electric motors – one on each axle for all-wheel-drive goodness – which power a single-speed transmission, just like a normal EV, the Mitsubishi also scores a 2.4-litre litre engine, which, much of the time, it carries around the way a modern laptop-wielding DJ might lug a set of decks.

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Super Charge It

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Here is a big story from the Japanese electronic giant Toshiba: " Toshiba have stunned the world with their announcement of what's pretty much the holy grail in Lithium battery technology – the Super Charge ion Battery , which recharges up to 90% of its energy in just five minutes , and has a lifespan of over 10 years.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. The research will include a focus on domestic recharging behavior over a 12-month period. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

EV Central

The key electrified opposition for the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 are: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The market leader is priced from $42,260 to $51,410 plus ORCs as a front-wheel drive plugless (petrol-only) hybrid. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: As a fellow plug-in the Outlander shapes as the Sealion 6’s closest technical rival. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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An interview with Toyota

Green Cars News

A: Our philosophy is simple: whether you choose petrol, diesel or hybrid, each new vehicle should squeeze the best possible performance out of the least possible fuel. For the next few decades, petrol and diesel will continue to be the mainstream automotive fuels. Q: Toyota focuses on hybrids with a few electric cars in the pipeline.

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