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Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey

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A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work. Out of the petrol drivers surveyed, a majority of them, 57%, were only able to answer 2 out of 10 questions correctly, and 90% got less than half correct.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. 2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra price and equipment Okay, some background. The second row seats are ventilated and slide and the third row seats are power-folding. Dominating the dashboard are a 14.6-inch

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

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READ MORE: New 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron co-developed with Porsche Macan unwrapped READ MORE: Refreshed Audi e-tron GT primed for Taycan upgrades – and even more power! Mannering sees the Q6 e-tron as a crucial model for the brand, one that could tempt some currently buying a diesel- or petrol-powered Q5 to step into an electric car.

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

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million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million) OME1 can be stored in a conventional tank system.

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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

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Starting with the launch of the mild hybrid Swift Hybrid compact passenger car on June 15, the Japanese blue collar brand will swap most of its range to petrol-electric hybrid by late 2025. I think some of the Chinese brands are more aggressive in that [pricing] space. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I

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2024 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Review

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Initially, Chery said it would price the Tiggo 4 Pro from “under $24,000 drive-away”, saving further details until today, when it was revealed the two-variant line-up will begin from $23,990 drive-away and $26,990 drive-away respectively. Power for the model comes from a 1.5-litre Chery says the Tiggo 4 Pro will consume 7.3

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2024 Lexus LBX Sports Luxury Review: The youth market luxury hybrid that’s missed it’s calling

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2024 Lexus LBX Sports Luxury price and equipment The 2024 Lexus LBX comes in three model line: the $47,550 Luxury, the $52,990 Sports Luxury and the $56,990 Sports Luxury all-wheel drive flagship. All these prices are before on-road costs. But there’s no power adjustment for the passenger seat, a spare tyre or a sunroof in any LBX.

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