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Mahindra Thar diesel variants outsell petrol models by 10 times in May

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Jun 2024, 07:32 AM Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. Mahindra Thar diesel variants sold 5,207 units in May 2024, while the petrol models recorded 543 units. litre turbocharged petrol engine from the Mahindra Scorpio N.

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Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages”

The Driven EV News

The post Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages” appeared first on The Driven. Toyota accused - again - of trying to water down Australia's vehicle emission standards in latest attempt to slow down transition to EVs.

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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

Some of Toyota’s most popular models will soon be available exclusively with hybrid power. The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems. The vehicle most affected is the Kluger large SUV.

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Driving electric between Sydney and Melbourne is 37 pct cheaper than petrol, data shows

The Driven EV News

New data shows electric road trips between Sydney and Melbourne can be 37% cheaper than the average petrol powered trip. The post Driving electric between Sydney and Melbourne is 37 pct cheaper than petrol, data shows appeared first on The Driven. But still no data on network uptime rates.

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

Teslarati

While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years.

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2024 BYD Seal U confirmed for Australia: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power on notice as plug-in hybrid SUV nears

EV Central

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. The official announcement came via the confirmation the brand’s importer, EVDirect, has a new CEO, with David Smitherman replacing Luke Todd, the latter of which remains as chairman.

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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. Most owners should be wowed, by the new MG3 Hybrid+ powertrain that blends a 1.5-litre 100km (WLTP).

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