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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

EV Central

That means for EV users future top-ups will be at least on par with a refill of petrol at your local servo. Helping unlock the super quick recharging times is BYDs latest battery tech that employs a 1500V silicon-carbide power module that boosts efficiency of a top-up. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger.

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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

EV Central

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. The new Rear-Wheel Drive version of the Tesla Model Y has been deemed to powerful for P-platers in many parts of Australia.

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Painful petrol result clouds improved electrified registrations in Italy

Baua Electric

06 March 2025 Read next Registration decline hides strong results in UK new-car market 05 March 2025 A large fall in the number of petrol and diesel registrations caused the Italian new-car market to decline again in February. Petrol registrations plummet Petrol volumes slumped 20.9% in February, with 36,374 deliveries.

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Porsche Macan petrol variants discontinued in India, last stocks available with dealers

Baua Electric

…Read More The Porsche Macan GTS was powered by a 2.9-litre 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. litre turbocharged petrol engine tuned for 261 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque, priced at 96.05

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

EV Central

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). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre

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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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