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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it? Is it good value?

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

EV Central

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. No range or fuel economy numbers have yet been claimed for the 408 PHEVs.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Volvo Cars reveals new V90 wagon; PHEV model with ~31-mile electric range

Green Car Congress

This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. Our PowerPulse technology is designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410 hp and a pure electric range of around 50 km.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. . BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. ICEVs get power by burning fuel inside a combustion chamber.

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long-term review: Laziness destroys our fuel savings, but plug-in potential is clear

EV Central

In what might be called the normal, or even old world, I would have been very happy to drive a large, luxurious and family friendly SUV for 24 weeks and walk away at the end of it with a fuel- economy figure of just 7.0 But in the case of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV I just spent six months living with? litres per 100km.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Long-termer welcome

EV Central

Enter Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV, and a chance to establish, at least from my personal point of view, whether a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle really is the bridge many Australians need to get over before adopting a fully EV lifestyle (which might, for some people, only arrive when an electric SUV with a 1000km battery eventuates).