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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems. From today our dealers will no longer offer petrol-only variants of any Toyota model where a hybrid-electric alternative is available.”

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Ford Puma EV coming to Australia in 2024 as new affordable electric SUV

EV Central

The Ford Puma EV will be coming to Australia in 2024, adding a new compact SUV to the affordable end of the electric car market. No word on pricing, although clearly it will play at the more affordable end of the EV market. No word on pricing, although clearly it will play at the more affordable end of the EV market.

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Volvo Cars could go fully electric in India by around 2025, says company official

Electric Vehicles India

Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo Cars could go fully electric in India by around 2025, much ahead of its global target of becoming a full electric car company by 2030, a senior company official said on Tuesday. “As the market develops, we will accelerate the move to BEV. “I think we will accelerate.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx soon to be exported to Australia? Here’s why

Baua Electric

petrol engine mated to mild hybrid tech Maruti Suzuki’s Fronx could hit Australian shores by Q4 2024, according to Drive. turbo petrol engine. petrol engine paired with a small electric motor and a 12-volt battery. The company plans to introduce Vitara and S-Cross SUVs with hybrid tech in Australia within the next year.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

EV Central

While GWM as a brand is among the fastest growing on the Australia market, that growth has predominantly come from petrol and hybrid models, including the H6 mid-sized SUV, Cannon ute and Tank off-roaders. That’s made the Ora the most affordable EV on the market in recent months, something that has done little to boost sales.

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Spain’s Acciona launches swappable battery electric vehicle – ET Auto

Baua Electric

There are currently about 140 battery stations in Spain, the head of Acciona’s mobility business, Carlos Sotelo, said, adding the company was targeting more than 200 by the end of the year. Swappable car batteries are relatively uncommon in the EV market, with most trials conducted in China to date. .

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Green Car Congress

The taxi and ride-hailing markets are best positioned to go fully electric first. If Uber wants to lead the change and be part of the solution for our cities, then the company should commit to 100% electric rides by 2025 in key European capitals. In monetary terms, these savings amount to €3,000 (US$3,400) every year.

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