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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

Green Car Congress

CO 2 emission-reducing lubrication and cooling circuit improvements include a 2-stage pressure oil pump with improved oil jet, an optimized water pump with a reduced flow rate, and a twin-chamber oil pan to improve engine warming speeds. The use of a resin cylinder head cover, oil cooler bracket and water pipe reduce engine weight by 3 kg.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

Green Car Congress

The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter gasoline engine combined with two electric motors—one to drive the wheels and another to supply regenerative charging—and a 1.4 A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter liter TDCi engine.

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We visited Tata Motor's electric car factory

Plug In India

There is also some hope from Mahindra’s re-entry. Was nice to watch video clips of the Nexon battery pack being put in a petrol fire, dumped into a water tank etc. The battery connectors are specially designed for IP67 batteries – and are designed to prevent water ingress short circuits.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

EV Central

There are, however, real keys, including a water resistant one that can even come swimming with you. The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. It’s a tempting offer, although the P2’s standard equipment list is skinnier. Space and versatility.

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

Green Cars News

litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 litre VVT-i petrol engine, a powerful electric motor, a generator, a high-performance battery, a power control unit and a power split device, which uses a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator as required.

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