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Student-built hydrogen Le Mans style prototype beats gasoline-powered cars in Supercar Challenge race

Green Car Congress

The “Forze VIII”, a hydrogen fuel cell Le-Mans-style prototype, became the first hydrogen-electric vehicle to beat gasoline-powered cars in an official race. In a field of 43 gasoline-powered race cars, the hydrogen race car started the last race of the weekend from the fourth position.

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Banned! Popular EVs from Tesla, BYD caught out by power restrictions in Australia

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Batteries and electric motors are making electrified vehicles too fast for novice drivers, at least in some parts of the country. Two of Australia’s most popular EVs are now banned for P-plate drivers because they are deemed too powerful. The issue comes down to a power-to-weight ratio limit of 130kW per tonne.

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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. The petrol engine can also add power above about 70km/h but is predominantly used as a generator to extend the driving range to about 800km (there’s a 60-litre fuel tank).

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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. The result is a vehicle that can cover a distance of up to 57 km (NEDC) on electric power alone with zero local emissions. The system output is 225 kW/306 hp.

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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

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DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. The e-POWER system for New Qashqai has been specially developed for the model to meet the rigorous demands of European drivers. DiG-T 140PS/160PS 12V ALiS Mild Hybrid.

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

EV Central

Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. That means 326kW power and 790Nm of torque, which is well up on the 227kW and 700Nm that the 3.3-litre

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BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric motor has been upgraded to 150 kW. So, you can get a full BEV with a heat pump, with a 150 kW motor, and with a 57.6 Earlier this month, BYD launched the updated Qin Plus EV. It comes with a high-efficiency heat pump as standard. kWh Blade battery for just $20,350 in […]

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