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Next Nissan Patrol going electric? Work has begun on e-Power technology for brand’s large SUVs and utes

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Nissan says development work has begun on an e-Power solution for vehicles like the Nissan Patrol and Nissan Navara, suggesting the hybrid technology could be a better solution in markets like Australia than a full BEV. The e-Power system pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and battery, but the ICE component never drives the wheels.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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What is the Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4ORCE ? Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review. What does the Nissan X-Trail e-Power cost? What do you get in the Nissan X-Trail e-Power?

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

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READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2 and the Cupra Raval. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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With sensible hat on we can appreciate EVs with efficiency, long range, fast charging and silky silent smoothness. It delivers the feels, is a technological tour de force and is the first EV I’ve driven that comes close to the emotionally-involving experience of a performance petrol car. That’s the Ioniq 5 N.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

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So we’re going to have a vehicle of circa-1000kms, if not more range, but when you’re driving around the city you’ll be fully electric.” ” The brand’s U8 luxury SUV – also confirmed for Australia – is also equipped with BYD’s DMI tech, giving us a hint at what to expect.

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