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Opel Unveiling Vivaro e-Concept Extended Range Electric Van Research Study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 Show

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. —Chris Lacey, Executive Director, International Operations Opel/Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

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For instance, up to three current Toyota Yaris petrol-hybrid small hatch models are more expensive to drive-away, depending on the state you live in. All vehicle specifications remain unchanged. MG4 was the price leader before the GWM Ora undercut it by $4000.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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One thing that could pop the Ora Sport back on the radar is the imminent introduction of vehicle efficiency standards , which have been introduced to Parliament with the plan of introducing them early in 2025. That’s made the Ora the most affordable EV on the market in recent months, something that has done little to boost sales.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre

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Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles in India 2021-22

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Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles in India 2021-22. With the entry of Ola and Simple One electric scooters, Indian vehicle users got a special interest in electric vehicles. So let us see some of the most awaited upcoming electric vehicles in India. Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles. Mahindra eKuv 100.

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2024 BYD electric ute taking shape; Australian testing to begin late 2023

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It’ll be able to drive on electricity alone for shorter journeys while having the backup of a petrol engine to allow the touring range of any ute on the market. litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine for extended range and performance. Those initial examples will be plug-in hybrid EV versions that teams a 1.5-litre

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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27 electric vehicle. More than 65 low-emission vehicles —some not seen on UK roads before— completed the Challenge. Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25 The event was organized in three different entrants classes and seven vehicle categories—from small passenger classes to light commercial vehicles.

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