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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? Yes, the climate control is also electric, making it also working when the 1.5 petrol engine is not running. by BLNT, PriusPodcast.com.

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Volvo clocks over 30% increase in sales in 2023, XC60 remains its best-seller

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 Jan 2024, 16:47 PM Volvo launched the C40 Recharge electric SUV as its second fully-electric model in India last year. Volvo Cars in India offers two fully electric models in C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. litre petrol engine which is mated to a 48V battery pack.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

EV Central

Peugeot’s fully electric e-Partner van has an official range of 258km. Classic delivery driver parking spot: 2023 Peugeot e-Partner You can read our full review of the Peugeot e-Partner here , but my brief life as a delivery driver had me appreciating how very appealing EV van life is.

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Why Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is the track EV you’ve waited for

EV Central

Can a performance electric car deliver the same thrills, driver involvement and engagement as a petrol equivalent? In 2023, Hyundai will introduce its first fully electric performance car, the Ioniq 5 N. Hyundai RN22e electric prototype at The Bend, South Australia, gives an insight into what to expect from the Ioniq 5 N.

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

EV Central

At EV Central , we have spoken to people who’ve driven tens of thousands of kilometres in an Outlander PHEV and barely visited a fuel station (in fact, one only did so because the petrol in his tank was getting stale). Last month there were 791 PHEVs sold in Australia versus fully electric sales of 8124, so that probably paints a picture. “I

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

Get Electric Vehicle

. #1 Budget Purchasing an electric car in India requires careful consideration of its price tag. While electric vehicles are environmentally friendly, their complex drivetrain and costly battery packs make them more expensive compared to traditional petrol/diesel cars.