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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them.

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Time to unplug phoney PHEV fuel ratings: Australia’s “electrified” automotive future isn’t all its cracked up to be | Opinion

EV Central

No-one would fall for such a flim-flam of fakery, of course, and yet, in some cases at least, the wider world is being asked to swallow something similarly slimy from car companies, in the shape of hybrids and plug-in hybrids. So now I’m thinking, okay, I sell a lot of RSs, how many hybrids do I need to sell?

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UK new-car market breaks growth streak ahead of plate change

Baua Electric

Operators are willing to wait another month to re-stock their fleets as models will have a newer vehicle registration plate. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) registrations fell by 12.3% Concerns about charging infrastructure also need to be addressed. This does lead to slightly inflated figures for both petrol and diesel.

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

Green Car Congress

We are convinced that we will get a fantastic reaction from the people who use such vehicles on a daily basis: Electric mobility will allow them to travel in city areas which are now off-limits to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and the range-extender technology makes it possible to use an electric van for normal routine business.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. The engine will automatically restart in the event of low battery charge, or if the vehicle begins to move, in the interest of safety.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC.

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

EV Connect

In fact, there are four main types of electric vehicles each with its own charging requirements. This quick-reference guide outlines the different types of EVs on the market, how to charge them, and what you should know before heading to the showroom. How do you charge your battery electric vehicle?