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

EV Central

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future. litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

Baua Electric

While the ultimate goal remains steady on battery electric vehicles, hybrid cars are bridging the gap between pure EVs and fossil fuel-propelled models that run on petrol or diesel. Petrol and diesel prices in India have shot up by around 41 per cent since 2019.

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CNG car and SUV sales jump 29% in first 10 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

This takes the total number of CNG cars and SUVs sold in India to 23, with market leader Maruti Suzuki India having the biggest portfolio of 13 models, followed by Tata Motors (4 models) and Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar Motor (three models each). cheaper than petrol and Rs 18.25 cheaper than petrol and Rs 18.25

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly.

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Toyota modifies the Prius and Camry Hybrids

Green Cars News

They may be class leaders in their respective segments of the market, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement with both the Toyota Prius and the Camry Hybrid. At the 2009 SEMA Show, Toyota Motor Sales USA partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG).

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

EV Central

Seen Toyota’s new ad? “Because it’s a… Toyota,” he states. Toyota’s our largest brand by a distance, and while late to market with its first full EV, the BZ4X’s arrival validates the electric car revolution to many a sceptic. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

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Maruti Fronx tops new UV sales in FY24, new SUVs aplenty in FY25 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

While there were a number of launches of refreshed SUVs and MPVs as also variants, FY2024 saw the launch of seven all-new products – three from Maruti Suzuki (Fronx, Jimny and Invicto), and one each from Hyundai (Exter), Honda (Elevate), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (Rumion) and Citroen India (C3 Aircross). turbo-petrol.

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