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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

Green Car Congress

Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25 The event was organized in three different entrants classes and seven vehicle categories—from small passenger classes to light commercial vehicles. It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. —Gordon Murray.

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

EV Central

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The new PHEV set-up is required because the existing design is for vehicles such as the Outlander SUV with transverse engines and light off-road loads. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

EV Central

It has a “smart glass roof” with “Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology”, which apparently allows occupants to adjust the lighting independently in their corner of the cabin. The Celestiq glass roof uses SPD tech… While Cadillac has built its reputation on big engines, it’s fast shifting away from petrol altogether.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 For a car that’s long been about light weight it’ll be a big change. Land Rover Defender PHEV – modernised Defender will also come with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.