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Germany March 2021

EV Sales

And in a rebounding overall market (+36% YoY), petrol failed (+7% YoY) to profit from it, while diesel is helplessly in a hell hole (-5%), with its sales continuing to fall, even in the context of a recovering market. BEV), so this market sits firmly in The Disruption Zone.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol and diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston.

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE is the luxury brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 EQE is the second model (after the EQS, your S-Class EV alternative) based on Benz’s EVA2 electric architecture, meaning packaging can be planned without considering a combustion powertrain. Inside, a 12.8-inch

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Audi A5 Cabriolet road test

Green Cars News

Audi’s A5 coupe was launched in 2007 to take on the likes of the BMW 3-Series Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK. With prices starting at £29,800 (and rising to £40,390), the A5 Cabriolet isn’t cheap. Running costs won’t be cheap either.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins. kWh battery for solid range.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. Mazda CX-5 hybrid – the success of Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid is prompting others to consider petrol-electric SUVs. Mazda is reportedly working on one for 2023. Due in 2022.

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $100,000 and $150,000

EV Central

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV – $134,900 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV.