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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

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That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. Unveiled at both the Beijing show and in a star-studded affair in Los Angeles, the G580 with EQ Technology (yep that’s its name) is expected to make it to Australia before the end of 2024. Great question. 2024 Mercedes-Benz G580.

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New Mini Cooper EV previewed, here in 2024

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After recently being busted undisguised on a film set in Los Angeles, Mini has now elected to issue its own images of the next Cooper EV. There will be a petrol-engine Cooper as well, but that will be based on a different platform and be built at Mini’s traditional Oxford home in the UK. 2024 Mini Cooper EV. 2024 Mini Cooper EV.

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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. ” Much hype, scant details.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator partnered to host the first All-Woman EV Charging Technician Course in autumn 2022. As more and more women choose to pursue careers in the EV industry, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on those who are paving the way for future generations. and beyond. For instance, ChargerHelp!

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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

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The all-new 2023 BMW XM was sort-of revealed to the media in Los Angeles on November 16. What we did get in Los Angeles was a guided walk-around by BMW executives, and plenty of time to ask questions about this important vehicle for BMW. Mating High-Performance Luxury SUV and a Plug. Observations: 2023 BMW XM.

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Volkswagen CC boosted by green technology

Green Cars News

This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the introduction of the new Volkswagen CC saloon car, which will boast an array of green technology. The new CC will be powered by petrol and diesel direct injection engines; with all of the diesel models to be equipped with a start/stop system and a battery regeneration [.].

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Mercedes to debut two new green cars

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As the Los Angeles Motor Show inches ever closer, more announcements are being made about exciting new vehicles with a distinctly green theme that will debut at the event. It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system. It will be available from spring 2010.