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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. Both are compatible with its Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid system that packages an 18.3kWh battery and could provide for an all-electric driving range of up to 100km. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km,

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Along with a design that’s inspired by Mahindra’s upcoming ‘BE’ family of electric SUVs, the XUV 3XO gets a major update to its features list, and gets a new automatic option for one of the petrol engines as well. It is interesting to note that the XUV 3XO automatic range starts as low as Rs 9.99

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Fourth gen Mini Cooper unveiled globally, will be brand’s last ICE model

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Fourth gen Mini Cooper has been unveiled globally Mini has introduced the latest iteration of the fourth-generation Cooper petrol 3-door hatchback, marking it as the final version powered by combustion engines in the Mini lineup. liter three-cylinder petrol engine with a 20 bhp boost, totaling 156 bhp and reducing its 0-100 kmph time to 7.7

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Restyled VW Scirocco makes debut at Geneva; up to 19% better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

The restyled Volkswagen Scirocco will debut in Geneva, featuring a new range of engines that offer up to 276 hp yet also promise fuel efficiency improvements of up to 19%. The gasoline range consists of a 1.4-liter liter petrol with 125 PS (123 hp), and a new 2.0-liter The gasoline range consists of a 1.4-liter

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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 SCORE: 3.5/5

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

Green Car Congress

TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. To further reduce emission and fuel consumption values and improve torque in the lower engine speed range, the intake camshaft was designed to be adjustable over a range of 50 degree crank angle on all EA211 engines; in the 1.4

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. BEVs also have a meagre running cost compared to ICE cars, and the range of BEV batteries has increased (and will continue to do so). . Range anxiety is essentially the fear of running out of charge while on the road.

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