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Powertrain doubts and sales concerns: Toyota Prado Hybrid Aussie chances decline

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The prospects of the hybrid version of the new 250 Series Toyota Prado coming to Australia any time soon have cooled. Back in March the new Prado was potentially coming to Australia as a petrol-electric hybrid “sooner rather than later”, but it now appears turbo-diesel will be the sole powertrain choice for the foreseeable future.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will deliver two technical papers at SAE World Congress in April on its SpeedStart torque assist and kinetic energy recovery system ( earlier post ) and TIGERS turbine integrated gas energy recovery system ( earlier post ) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Within the framework of the fleet study, Volkswagen is implementing a total of 20 of the latest generation Golf Variant twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid electric cars as research vehicles. sunshine duration, wind strength). One of the goals of Volkswagen AG is to launch numerous plug-in hybrid cars on the market in the years 2013/2014.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. They have a larger battery pack than traditional hybrid vehicles, which can be charged by plugging into an external power source. 5 How to Charge a Hybrid Electric Vehicle?

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2024 Toyota Camry Review

Baua Electric

The pricing represents a $4939 increase over the entry price of the outgoing (petrol-powered) Ascent and a $2073 increase over the sixth-generation Ascent Hybrid. The Ascent Sport Hybrid grade increases by $2273 and the SL $2573. The Camry SX Hybrid is deleted from the range. Powering the range, Toyota’s 2.5-litre

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

Green Car Congress

solar and wind), water and CO 2 to produce liquid or gaseous fuels with a very low carbon intensity. Now we imagine the maximum scenario: e-tron plug-in hybrid drive under the hood and e-fuel in the tank. The CO2-free sorbent can be re-used for many adsorption/desorption cycles. Click to enlarge. Global Bioenergies: e-gasoline.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates.