The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A kit designed to quickly and cheaply turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles has won a prestigious design award and could one day help cut Australia's transport emissions. The post Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2025

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 18 Apr 2025, 16:32 PM While you wont be able to place an order for a new Macan S or GTS, HT Auto understands that the last stocks are still available with select dealers. litre V6 turbo petrol engine with 434 bhp and cost 1.53 …Read More The Porsche Macan GTS was powered by a 2.9-litre

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales appeared first on The Driven. Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 8, 2024

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. per cent improvement for a petrol or 1.9 An average petrol car, meanwhile, should remain in use for 18.7

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 26, 2024

Despite the scaremongering and fear tactics that commonly seek to question and undermine the “clean” credentials of electric vehicles, new research has again demonstrated that EVs continue to have lower… The post EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The average cost of charging an electric vehicle at home is around half of the 1,205 yearly cost for fuelling a petrol car, but latest figures show that smart charging can reduce these costs to 400, and vehicle to grid (V2G) charging can slash annual EV charging costs to 250 or even less.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher appeared first on The Driven. As electric vehicle numbers grow, recent reports might lead some people to fear fire risks will increase. The data suggests the opposite is true.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 1, 2024

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

EV sales were strong in October as the overall market slumped, helped along by a price war that is seeing EVs offered at prices that match petrol and diesel equivalents. The post Big discounts help EV sales surge in UK as electric prices match petrol and diesel appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 16, 2024

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“In my 25 years in the car industry I’ve never seen interest like this in a new vehicle.” litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre

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Electrek

JUNE 28, 2024

As a self-described “lifelong petrol head,” Farley definitely found his niche by heading one of the world’s most prominent automakers. Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley recently posted an opinion piece to social media, sharing a fresh and inspiring perspective about his newfound love for electric vehicles.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The success of BMW’s electric vehicle strategy in Australia has prompted the German luxury brand to axe its petrol-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe line-up. The petrol-powered two-door 4 Series Coupe and Cabrio continue on. “4 What’s going to be our mix of BEVs? What’s going to be mild hybrids? What’s going to be plug-in hybrids?

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

Already confirmed for the right-hand drive UK market, the C-HR+ is a look-alike for the petrol C-HR sold in Australia already, but is actually a ground-up all-new EV Offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, the headline news is Toyota’s latest SUV will be capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. The post Are diesel’s days numbered?

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EV Central

MARCH 17, 2025

Designed to be as big as the best-selling combustion-powered XC60, the electric mid-size Volvo SUV should provide more cabin space compared to its petrol-powered sibling. Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2024: Volvo EX30 Once introduced, the new EX60 will sit above the EX30 and EX40 in the Volvo EV line-up.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

BNCAP evaluated both the high-end HTX+ petrol-DCT and the mid-range HTK(O) petrol-MT versions of the Syros. First Published Date: 11 Apr 2025, 19:19 PM IST The post Kia Syros scores 5-star crash test safety rating in Bharat NCAP appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News. The Syros achieved a score of 30.21

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2025

Electric vehicles might be the new buzz in India but another alternative fuel that took the limelight at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo was flex fuel. It is a blend of petrol and ethanol which provides lower fuel costs as the petrol is blended with ethanol or methanol. Hyundai Creta Flex Fuel is equipped with a 1.0-litre,

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2025

While other large European markets, such as France and Germany, have only recently seen hybrid powertrains overtake petrol, the situation is different in Italy. This means its gap to petrol has widened, and sat at 18.5pp in March. Its gap to petrol widened, from 7.1pp in the first three months of 2024, to 18.1pp this year.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Introduced as the new entry-point in Alfa’s line-up, pricing will be announced closer to its arrival Down Under but it’s been tipped cars with the Ibrida power (petrol-electric hybrid) will be positioned significantly below the Tonale small SUV that is priced from $50,900 (before on-road costs). 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, while transmission choices include a five-speed manual gearbox and an AMT. There is a petrol-CNG fuel variant of the car as well. litre petrol motor is capable of churning out 55.92 litre petrol engine is capable of pumping out 88.5 The hatchback is available with both 1.0-litre

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Baua Electric

APRIL 3, 2025

03 April 2025 Read next Painful petrol performance in France amid hybrid growth 02 April 2025 Read next Monthly Market Update: Used-car sales pick up speed in March 01 April 2025 Read next How many EV batteries were produced globally in 2024? Therefore, this renewal is excellent news for both consumers and the sector as a whole, he continued.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Sometime this month, Norway will have more electric cars on its roads than petrol-only vehicles, according to an analysis of Norwegian government data.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2025

litre Kappa 4-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 82 bhp and 113.8 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 82 bhp and 114 Nm of torque. litre turbocharged petrol engine is also available, generating 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque. litre petrol engine that produces 81 bhp at 6,000 rpm and delivers 113.8

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2025

litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, while the 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor already became E20 compliant a while back. litre naturally aspirated petrol motor churns out 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque. The SUV’s 1.0-litre The Nissan Magnite’s 1.0-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

The new pick-up was announced at the 2025 Kia Investor Day event with the second mid-sizer based on an all-new EV platform developed for both urban and outdoor use. Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! READ MORE: Toyota targeted! An EV has also been mooted.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australian petrol retailing giant Ampol has rolled out the first of its ‘at-destination’ AmpCharge electric vehicle (EV) charging bays as it seeks to expand its future business away from its… The post Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2025

litre turbocharged petrol unit that is solely available with a dual-clutch transmission. liter turbo-petrol T-GDI mated to a seven speed DCT churns out 160 bhp with 253 Nm of torque. Hyundai Creta: EX(O) variant Above the EX trim level sits the new Hyundai Creta EX(O), which is priced at 12.97 While the 1.5-liter lakh and 15.96

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 10, 2024

Hyundai have unveiled their smallest and most affordable EV to date, based on a popular petrol model in Korea. The post Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia appeared first on The Driven. If it comes to Australia, it will likely add to the growing number of sub $40,000 EVs.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, whereas the 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor was already converted to be E20 compliant some time ago. litre naturally aspirated petrol motor churns out 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque. The SUV’s 1.0-litre

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

Powering the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV are a wide range of powertrain options including a 1.5-litre litre TSI petrol engine, a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrol motor and a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. What are the specifications of the new Skoda Kodiaq? litre TDI diesel unit. In India, we will just get the 2.0

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

Also Read : Mahindra XUV 3XO Flex Fuel showcased at Auto Expo 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO: Specifications Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered in petrol as well as diesel engine variants. It has two petrol and one diesel engine options. litre mStallion TCMPFi petrol engine delivers 110 bhp peak power and 200 Nm maximum torque.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2025

In terms of powertrain preferences, the petrol variant leads with 58 per cent of sales, followed by 42 per cent of diesel sales. The post Kia Carens crosses 2 lakh sales mark within 36 months of launch appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News. Kia India has announced that Carens has sold over 2 lakh units within 36 months of launch.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

litre turbo petrol engine that is tuned for 245 bhp and 370 Nm. First Published Date: 15 Apr 2025, 09:26 AM IST The post Volkswagen Golf GTI spotted in India ahead of launch appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News. Volkswagen Golf GTI will come with 2.0-litre Volkswagen Golf GTI will be sold only through online channels.

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