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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Why plug-in hybrids are top of the pile

Green Cars News

It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. In its most recent study the prototype battery was replaced with a production model battery and the same pool of drivers was used during vehicle evaluation.

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

EV Central

But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. litre turbo-petrol Partner is the $40,878 (plus on-road costs) long wheelbase Premium. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg. But it’s still a big ask considering the most expensive 1.2-litre

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. The iX1 is protected by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and the li-ion battery pack for eight years/160,000km.

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Top 5 best and most affordable electric cars in India in 2023

Electric Vehicles India

The battery can be recharged within 4 hours using a standard wall charger. liter three-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 84PS at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 3,300rpm. Additionally, the Tigor EV comes with a puncture repair kit and automatic headlights and wipers. hp and 50 Nm. This setup comes in three range numbers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. announced a partnership with utility Southern California Edison to test a fleet of rechargeable electric vehicles and said it expected to sell such plug-in hybrids within the next decade if battery technology keeps pace.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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