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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. The rear lights match the front, while roof rails, a tub liner and a sports bar appear – at least on the upper-spec models. It’s understood the BYD will offer the Shark with either a 1.5-litre

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

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MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. Most owners should be wowed, by the new MG3 Hybrid+ powertrain that blends a 1.5-litre 100km (WLTP).

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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

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Starting with the launch of the mild hybrid Swift Hybrid compact passenger car on June 15, the Japanese blue collar brand will swap most of its range to petrol-electric hybrid by late 2025. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. This [Swift] is chapter one,” said Pachota. “By

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

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They knew about hybrids and after a couple of times riding in our Prius, they decided to pull the trigger on two 2006s with 180k km (112k miles). What is it like to drive a hybrid? There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system. petrol engine is not running. I guess the champagne worked.

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2025 BMW 3 Series breaks cover with new mild-hybrid tech, subtle styling tweaks

Baua Electric

Read more The 2025 BMW 3 Series gets a nip and tuck to the aesthetics, while its engines have been updated with mild-hybrid tech BMW AG has revealed the 2025 3 Series bringing subtle nip and tuck to the styling while upgrading the engines with mild-hybrid technology. The plug-in hybrid version now gets a new high-voltage 19.5

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2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid shatters Nurburgring record ahead of May 28 launch

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Porsche has revealed more details about the first hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car at the same time as it released official pictures of its lightly-disguised 992.2-series 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. series 2025 Porsche 911 ahead of its May 28 debut. seconds faster than the current 911 GTS.

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Hyundai N models might suggest just go hybrid soon. Check details

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 07 Mar 2024, 10:50 AM Hyundai Motor Group is developing powerful hybrid powertrains for several vehicles, including potential use in Hyundai N models. One such powertrain u … Hyundai Motor Group is developing powerful hybrid powertrains for several vehicles, including potential use in Hyundai N models.

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