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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

More than 20 models – most of them electric and most of them all-new – are due over the coming years as Audi looks to refresh its model line-up and catch up luxury rivals who are further down the electric vehicle path. per cent, BMW’s 11.4 By comparison, Volvo’s 2023 EV share was 35.5 The post Audi EV fightback!

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. We know how good that vehicle is and we know that there’s a very strong market in the right hand drive segments,” he insisted.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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Norway’s plugin electric vehicles took 91.1% Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. Even adding in diesel-only vehicles, the combined ICE-only share was at a record low of 2.7%, from 5.3% share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% year on year.

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2024 Mini Countryman Review

Baua Electric

Not only has the fan favourite grown – becoming far more family friendly in the process – it now offers more choice than before with greater personalisation options, various model grades and the option of turbocharged petrol or electric motivation. The turbo-petrol JCW now accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 5.4

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. Other big players in February included Suzuki, BMW Group, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

According to recent data from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 12,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered nationwide in July. With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. Rising electricity bills.

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Honeywell Expects Turbocharged Engine Segment to Double by 2015

Green Car Congress

Despite the buzz around hybrid and electric vehicles, it is clear that automakers will be looking primarily at turbocharged engines to help green their fleets and meet the regulatory targets like CAFE in the US. —Alex Ismail, President and CEO of Honeywell Transportation System. liter Power Stroke engines.

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