Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2011

This approach is necessitated by the problems associated with petrol and diesel powered vehicles, such as environmental impact, rising fuel prices, the looming shortage of oil and the limitations of batteries available for electric vehicles. —Dr Karl S Ryder, University of Leicester.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2022

In its latest report, Tech, Media, & Telecom (TMT) Predictions 2022 – Thematic Research , data and analytics company GlobalData predicts that Tesla and China are set to maintain their dominance in the EV sector. GlobalData also suggests that the lithium shortage will not affect all players equally. —Amrit Dhami. —Amrit Dhami.

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EV Central

JULY 30, 2023

inch diameter centre-mount touchscreen and dash light show Beneath this is a small toggle panel, again echoing the original Mini design. Funky tech to complement the retro touches The new Mini’s dashboard is coated in an eco-looking fabric, and features built-in LED light elements. 2024 Mini Cooper EV interior with 9.4-inch

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EV Central

JULY 1, 2025

Equipped with AMG’s next-generation EV tech, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX is expected to be capable of receiving a charge of up to 850kW using an ultrafast DC charger, with as much as 400km range added in just five minutes. 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept. 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept. 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

At a set of traffic lights I go into the driver assist (ADAS) menu and turn everything off. First impressions also reveal the steering is far too light (even in a so-called Sport mode), and brake feel’s pretty woeful. The dashboard is very minimalist, but something of a tech marvel. Tesla Model Y rival? inch effort.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

This technology allows electric vehicles to charge their batteries or be powered directly, while being driven, and would allow vehicles with demanding duty cycles to switch from petrol or diesel to being electric. —Burak Ozpineci, who heads ORNL’s Vehicle and Mobility Systems Research Section.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2025

The new Audi A6 features a range of petrol and diesel engines, including a 201 bhp 2.0-liter liter turbo-petrol unit with a torque output of 340 Nm, a 362 bhp 3.0-liter liter turbo-petrol V6 producing a torque output of 550 Nm, and a 201 bhp 2.0-liter liter turbo-petrol unit with a torque output of 340 Nm, a 362 bhp 3.0-liter

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine making 201 bhp and delivering 320 Nm of torque. These are no mere facelifts or cosmetic overhaulsboth are a distinct step ahead in terms of design, tech, and overall attraction. litre turbo-petrol engine making 201 bhp and delivering 320 Nm of torque. Under the hood, both SUVs share the same 2.0-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2023

It means Nissan’s e-Power tech has fallen below the the $50k barrier for the first time in Australia, but still positions the electrified powertrain solution above the cheapest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at $40,550 for the GX Hybrid. litre petrol engine used as a power generator, rather than something that drives the wheels.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Tech is covered by a 14.5-inch

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EV Central

OCTOBER 24, 2024

litre inline six-cylinder petrol, a more efficient D50e that gets a 187kW/550Nm mild hybrid 3.3-litre inch part-digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, black cloth seats and a long list of driver-assist tech. 2025 Mazda CX-80. Three engines are on offer – the G40e that uses a 209kW/450Nm turbocharged mild hybrid 3.3-litre

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EV Central

JULY 17, 2023

The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. But more are expected in the next two years including the Ford E-Transit Custom (2024), Renault Kangoo E-Tech (2023) and Master E-Tech (2024) and Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo (2025). Peugeot e-Expert interior.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2024

If the green light is given it would to join the electric mid-size C10 SUV when Leapmotor arrives before the end of 2024. First seen at the Beijing show in May, the C16 is available with both hybrid and battery-electric powertrains in its home Chinese market, with the cheapest electrified petrols priced there from just $31,000.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. The newest X3 is available from $86,100 – $128,900 plus on-road costs.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

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. litre inline-four on the 330i, turbo petrol and 3.0-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2025

Other luxury car features include ambient lighting, an onboard fragrance dispenser, and a large panoramic sunroof that can switch from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button. READ MORE: Better late than never: 2025 Lexus RX450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV arrives in April to challenge BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 READ MORE: Hybrid hero!

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EV Central

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ford has already axed the petrol-powered Puma in Australia, originally announcing in 2023 that the Gen-E would replace it. litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an 11.8kWh (useable) battery. The local announcement coincides with its reveal in Europe. 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV. The Transit PHEV employs a 2.5-litre

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2022

Cadillac has a new high-tech flagship in the form of the Celestiq – and it’s powered purely by electricity. The Celestiq is a high-tech showcase, with five digital screens in its opulent cabin. Like the Bentley and Rolls-Royce, the Cadillac will be partly hand assembled to allow for a high level of customisation.

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EV Central

MARCH 5, 2025

Chinese EV start-up Leapmotor has announced its latest range-extender hybrid tech, the new Leapmotor C10 REEV, will arrive in Australia as soon as next month. litre four-cylinder petrol as a generator to top up the battery once it runs flat. It is priced from just $45,900 drive-away – $1600 less than the battery-powered version.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A new generation of Toyota’s popular C-HR small SUV is expected to arrive around the middle of next year, likely with choice of petrol, hybrid, PHEV and full EV powertrains. Futuristic blade lighting with LED strip up front, surrounding a shark-like nose, is particularly arresting. ” Much hype, scant details.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2023

litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 105kW/350Nm electric motor integrated into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e PHEV tech. Both the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and forthcoming Mazda CX-90 will also offer petrol-electric plug-in power.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. The petrol engine primarily acts as a range extender, so it is mostly droning away in a steady state in the background no matter what your left foot is doing. The steering is adjustable through two modes, but is light in either. SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. From the lights, overtaking, conquering a mountain, or teaching some WRX driver a lesson. Based on F1 tech, it is power-focussed and able to cycle quickly and expel up to 150kW in 10 second bursts. SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps. The new Milano’s infotainment features the car-maker’s latest tech including real-time traffic and a battery and driving style monitor that helps the nav provide a route that includes charging stops along the way, removing range anxiety. There’s also a cowled 10.25-inch

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Theres also bold styling as part of the new EV direction and an anticipated influx of fresh tech to help the iX3 continue its sales success in the luxury class. With five seats and a tech-laden cabin the Sealion 7 looks set to shake up an increasingly busy mid-sized electric SUV segment. BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7. inch screens.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

But it’s what’s beneath the skin that promises to tempt plenty of people out of the big-powered petrol engines that have dominated at this end of the market. Like the larger iX3, it shares a body and architecture with the petrol-powered models. It’s all about tech and trinkets in the electric version of the 7-Series limousine.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2024

But as with the Tesla Model Y that is the top seller, the Polestar 4 will also have to compete against petrol-powered alternatives in the quest to grow market share. Who knows, maybe that’s something Polestar could tweak with an over-the-air software update, another one of the drawcards of the tech-laden cabin.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Every EV coming to Australia in 2025 READ MORE: A deep dive into the state of the EV market led by Tesla and BYD READ MORE: Green light for electric vehicles! And plug-in hybrids which team the fuel saving tech of a hybrid with a bigger battery that can be recharged externally doubled in sales. 2 BYD 14,260 15.6% 3 MG 8,239 9.0%

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Unveiled globally in June, it features a new platform, multiple powertrain options, and various tech upgrades, including adaptive LED headlights and a curved display running BMW Operating System 9. --> The next-gen BMW X3 is set to launch in India in January 2025. There is also an M50 variant that comes with a six-cylinder petrol powerhouse.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. The i7’s true backseat cinema experience The shorter list here is what you don’t get.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hyundai has launched the Creta facelift at Rs 11 lakh for the entry-level E petrol-manual variant, with prices going up to Rs 20 lakh for the top-spec SX(O) diesel-automatic trim. Up front, there’s a larger grille with parametric details (as Hyundai calls it) that’s complemented by a new lighting setup. The 115hp, 1.5-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If it gets the green light for Australia, the Deepal S09 will become the new brand’s flagship vehicle Down Under. The cabin features two huge dual-touchscreens that stretch across the dash and are reportedly powered by tech developed by Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. Said to combine a 110kW 1.5-litre 2025 Deepal S09 interior.

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Baua Electric

JULY 7, 2024

Expected to arrive in showrooms this festive season, the new Hyundai Alcazar will sport a sharper design and potentially more tech features, all while retaining its popular seating configurations for both six and seven passengers. liter engines: a naturally aspirated petrol engine, a turbocharged petrol engine for and a diesel option.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 25, 2019

While the uptake of electric vehicles around the world has been gaining traction, some countries have been quicker to adopt the new tech than others. A little extra cash in your pocket might help you make a decision, especially if your only objection is the cost of exchanging your petrol model for a new, electric one.

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