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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: plus-sized plug-in dual cab on Aussie soil

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Then on the weekend there’s opportunity to load up the family and kit (careful not to exceed that 535kg) and enjoy off-roading with no need for petrol nor diesel. four-cylinder turbo petrol’s backed by an electric motor, delivering 300kW and 750Nm combined if there’s juice in the battery. seconds to 100km/h.

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Why NetGain motors are the best for EV conversions.

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We've used NetGain motors in a range of conversion projects because they're specifically designed to make converting a petrol guzzling machine into a sleek electric vehicle an easy process. The Hyper-9 system is a 100V brushless motor boasting incredible power and torque, perfect for a light to mid intensity daily driver.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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With two Electric cars, at the time a Nissan Lean and Mitsubishi Outlander, we use a considerable amount of electricity but not much petrol, so already we were a reasonable way down the less CO2 road. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. Help with reducing our carbon footprint.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

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Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. Public DC charging can be done at up to 60kW.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

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litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. But you won’t find a spare tyre, just a repair kit. The petrol engine primarily acts as a range extender, so it is mostly droning away in a steady state in the background no matter what your left foot is doing. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. SCORE: 3.5/5

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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EV Central’s 2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: The Peugeot e-Partner compact electric van adds another contender to the small but growing light commercial EV segment. But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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The rear lights are even better. As this e-2008 is an EV adapted to the platform of an ICE vehicle (the petrol 2008 SUV), packaging isn’t as smart as a dedicated EV platform’s. At least rear seats are comfortable and it’s nice and light in the back thanks to the included glass sunroof. But enough distractions.

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