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Local Production of PHEVs Up 121% In South Africa In 2024

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Some of the automakers producing vehicles in South Africa include Mercedes-Benz, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Isuzu, and Volkswagen. continued] The post Local Production of PHEVs Up 121% In South Africa In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Isuzu vows to stay in Australia: Plug-in hybrid research revealed, but questions over D-Max EV confirmation

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Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website.

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Can the New Wave of BEV & PHEV Pickups Boost EV Sales in South Africa?

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The Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger, and the Isuzu D-Max usually feature prominently at the top of South Africa’s vehicle sales charts. continued] The post Can the New Wave of BEV & PHEV Pickups Boost EV Sales in South Africa? Pickups are a big deal in South Africa. The Toyota Hilux usually tops the annual sales charts.

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NVES Strikes! Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines

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Ford has culled all 4×2 models in the top-selling Everest line-up, while Isuzu is understood to have told dealers it will take the same course with most – if not all – 4×2 versions of the MU-X wagon. 2025 Isuzu MU-X. The base model Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0-litre 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV.

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Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme

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Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! Currently, the New Vehicle Emissions Scheme (NVES) bases an automotive brands combined CO2 emissions on how many vehicles it imports. READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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More competition for LDV, Benz and VW in mid-size vans: Ford confirms pricing for Transit Custom EV and PHEV

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Ford Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new 2025 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV commercial vans ahead of first deliveries starting in Spring 2025. Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced READ MORE: NVES Strikes! READ MORE: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha!

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Ute Wars! “Now is our time” declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6

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The Cannon Alpha PHEV is launching now in Australia with an orthodox mechanical 4×4 system, higher towing capability than the BYD and more claimed range. The Shark 6 was the first PHEV ute to launch into the 4×4 dual cab-loving Australian market and has achieved immediate sales success. 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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