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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 6, 2025

We, [continued] The post Derelict Petrol Station Transforming Into An EV Charging Hub appeared first on CleanTechnica. The misinformation and disinformation may slow it somewhat, but overall, it simply is too critical for human health and the environment to be shut down.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. The post “I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data appeared first on The Driven. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 4, 2024

The post Electric Vehicle Makers Hitting Targets For Petrol-Free Car Sales In UK appeared first on CleanTechnica. BMW is among the automakers leading the charge to meet a 2030 electric vehicle sales goal in the UK -- ahead of schedule, no less.

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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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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2025

litre V6 turbo petrol engine with 434 bhp and cost 1.53 crore (ex-showroom) Porsche has pulled the plug on the petrol variants of the Macan SUV in India. Porsche Macan S & GTS Discontinued Porsche began discontinuing the petrol-powered Macan globally in April last year, and the model will be out of all markets by 2026.

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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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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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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

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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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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). Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV).

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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

MAY 16, 2025

2025 Subaru Forester: What we think Being a thorough person, I drove the plain petrol version first and found the Strong Hybrid superior in every way. While the price might move a little bit, up or less likely down, its not going to be a long way from these numbers, and with the new e-Boxer hybrid option, youre getting a lot for your money.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2021

Bringing forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 means that advancing vehicle electrification has never been more crucial. Through our work with D2H, we are delighted to demonstrate the tangible benefits and possibilities of using new ester chemistry in an automotive application.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2022

We will produce more than 600,000 e-drives per year while maintaining high production capacity utilization for diesel and petrol engines. This step is, without question, the most important milestone since the groundbreaking in 1979. By 2030, around half of our 4,400 employees will work in electromobility.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

If it wants to become part of the solution Uber needs to stop using petrol and diesel cars and rapidly shift to 100% electric rides. But the reality is that Uber is part of the traffic and pollution problem, adding car trips in our cities and adding to the climate and pollution crisis. That’s the right thing to do, full stop.

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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. For those not ready for the switch to electric, the current petrol-fed XC60 will live on in the range.

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2025

The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. The best part is the plug-in hybrid system, which relies more on electrons than petrol. litre turbocharged petrol engine musters a modest 110kW and 230Nm. At 2075kg the H6GT is 395kg heavier than the petrol-only model.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2020

As well as looking at how we reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide by cutting diesel and petrol emissions, we also need to keep an eye on what is happening with ozone so we don’t create other forms of pollution dangerous to human health. These results are a cautionary tale. —Professor Lee.

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EV Central

APRIL 28, 2025

Its time to ditch fuel excise altogether and make petrol cheaper. From diesel and petrol to hybrid and electric, make it the same whatever makes the car move. The post Why its time to drop the fuel excise and make petrol 56c/litre cheaper | Opinion appeared first on EV Central. cents per litre but then has GST applied on top).

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2025

And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. While performance is modest by EV standards the Atto 3 is zippier than most of its petrol-powered rivals. 2024 BYD Atto 3 Premium now comes with more equipment and sharper pricing.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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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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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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the rise of the on-demand economy, there’s been a rapid increase in the use of petrol-powered mopeds for urban deliveries such as take-away meals, and this has contributed to air quality issues in our cities.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2019

Never before did a hydrogen-electric race car beat other cars in an official competition—let alone the kind of petrol-powered race cars we were racing against today. We’re incredibly proud of what we have accomplished today. This podium finish is the result of not just one year, but twelve years of dedication, faith and hard work.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

The fuel produced at the plant will deliver a reduction of more than 70% in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, equivalent to taking almost 27,000 petrol or diesel cars off the road each year.

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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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2021

Long-term low-level exposure to lead can adversely affect health and, while we don’t yet know the health implications of our findings, they suggest that leaded petrol might still be providing low level exposure which can have detrimental effects on health. —Dr Eléonore Resongles, co-corresponding author.

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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 16, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! The Tasman will launch as turbo-diesel to fight the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but a petrol-electric hybrid is coming soon after as its first electrified option. READ MORE: Toyota targeted! An EV has also been mooted.

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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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EV Central

MARCH 18, 2025

For those sticking with petrol-power, the CLA comes with an all-new turbocharged 1.5-litre litre turbo petrol combined with a 20kW e-motor that is neatly packaged within a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Later on, cheaper EV versions of the CLA range will arrive that will get a smaller 58kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery.

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