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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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But, like in many countries globally, electric vehicles (EVs) are currently priced out of the reach of most domestic consumers, while some countries in Africa, including South Africa, struggle with power outages and logjams on railways and at ports, making it difficult for global executives to invest in EVs on the continent.

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Honda takes ‘Made-in-India’ Elevate SUV to its home bastion of Japan

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litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. HCIL has been exporting models in its line-up to left-hand drive markets in Turkey, Mexico and the Middle East and right-hand drive markets in Nepal, Bhutan, South Africa and SADC countries.

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Bounce Infinity Raises $20M in Funding from Existing Investors

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The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka. The company could offer customers the option of renting batteries that charge from the grid, similar to how they refuel petrol-powered scooters. According to sources, three new models will be launched this year.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

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As per data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the hatchback and sedan share of passenger vehicle sales has dropped to 37% by end-FY2024 (from 70% in FY2013), whereas that of utility vehicles has soared to 60% from 21% 12 years ago. litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit. litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

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Pecotic, a China auto industry veteran, has had a previous stint with JAC when it briefly sold a diesel truck here a decade ago, as well as WMC (Foton) utes and MG, which is part of Chinese manufacturing giant SAIC. litre turbo-petrol engine. The next vehicle they are working on is SUV. 2023 JAC JS6 SUV. five-seat SUV with a 1.5-litre

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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Shell and Professor Gordon Murray go back way further; Shell sponsored the first car and engine Professor Gordon Murray ever built, in South Africa, when he was just 19. Why a petrol car? Gordon Murray Design was established in 2007 to develop an innovative manufacturing technology trademarked iStream.

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Ford investing $72M to increase production capacity at Chennai Engine Plant

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The new investment is part of Ford India’s transformation into a major global export and manufacturing hub; 1.6 The plant is the first Ford facility to feature single flexible production line manufacturing gasoline and diesel engines. TiVCT, 1.4 HC and Duratorq engines will be exported from the country.

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