Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ricardo has received UK Government funding to optimize in-car thermal and energy management systems to improve electric vehicle range and battery performance. The research will optimize energy consumption and driver/passenger comfort, with the aim of increasing electric vehicle range by 5% while reducing overall cost by 10%.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

At the end of the third quarter, sales of these three models equated to over a third of all LCV registrations in the UK. Should a vanmaker overachieve against the LCV targets but under-deliver with cars, it can transfer those excess credits to its car sales. By range, the Ford E-Transit Custom accounted for 18.7% LCV credits.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2025

The BYD Atto 3 came in for an upgrade in 2024 and has recently had its price sharpened as part of a strategy to boost sales and better take the EV fight to Tesla. And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The success of BMW’s electric vehicle strategy in Australia has prompted the German luxury brand to axe its petrol-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe line-up. The decision to end local sale of the 4 Series Gran Coupe after 10 years and two generations can be directly linked to the success of the Fringe Benefits Tax-exempted i4 eDrive35 EV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. We also know that businesses still have legitimate concerns about the range of fully-electric vehicles, as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliability. The trial—supported by a £4.7-million million (US$5.9-million)

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. 2024 Toyota Prado. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! The Tasman will launch as turbo-diesel to fight the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but a petrol-electric hybrid is coming soon after as its first electrified option. READ MORE: Toyota targeted!

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

First introduced to the market a little more than three years ago, the Nissan Juke has posted total sales of 420,000 units. liter DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter New Juke will go on sale across Europe in the summer, 2014. The existing 1.5 The Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed 1.2-liter

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. per cent from the 5776 it managed in September 2023.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

Powering the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV are a wide range of powertrain options including a 1.5-litre litre TSI petrol engine, a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrol motor and a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. The latest iteration of the Kodiaq boasts a range of sophisticated features. litre TDI diesel unit.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. Both are compatible with its Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid system that packages an 18.3kWh battery and could provide for an all-electric driving range of up to 100km. litre turbo kicks out around 245kW.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Best range hero EV: Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-22) from $26,000 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander. Range anxietys a barrier stopping people jumping into EV ownership. But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. Solid buying.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 13, 2025

million electrified vehicle sales by 2030, making up 56 percent of its total sales target. million electrified vehicle sales by 2030, making up 56 percent of its total sales target. million units, and HEVs including plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs), which will account for 1.07

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. Also on board is a 31.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, with JAC targeting an all-electric driving range of at least 100kms. When it does, it will give the Chinese brand a genuine halo product, and one that produces a sizeable 385kW and 1000Nm thanks to its all-new 2.0-litre

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

EV sales tell an interesting story about the car market, which has adjusted its pace of growth in 2024. Sales of electric cars continue to grow, but not in the triple-digit numbers we experienced throughout 2022 and 2023. We’ve delved through the sales figures to look for the trends and changes. That means 49.5

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EV Central

APRIL 26, 2024

The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version. The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

…Read More The Nissan Magnite has brought the most sales in seven years for the brand. The carmaker also updated he entire Magnite range with an E20-compatible powertrain in March 2025. litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, whereas the 1.0-litre lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV’s 1.0-litre

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

We will phase out cars with only an internal combustion engine, with petrol hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move towards full electrification. Last month, Volvo Cars reinforced its electrification strategy, by stating that it aims for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its global sales by 2025. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2019

Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. The top-of-the-range Mondeo Hybrid Vignale is also now offered in both wagon and four-door body styles. EcoBlue diesel.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 3, 2025

03 April 2025 Read next Painful petrol performance in France amid hybrid growth 02 April 2025 Read next Monthly Market Update: Used-car sales pick up speed in March 01 April 2025 Read next How many EV batteries were produced globally in 2024? In the year to date, EV registrations rose by 46.7%, reaching 39,737 sales.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2024

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Sales are up nearly 80 per cent year-on-year. The Jolion range comes with seven airbags and a five star ANCAP safety rating based on 2021 testing. It combines a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine. litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with a front-mounted e-motor and a 24.7kWh battery pack. 100km fuel consumption average, a 120km EV range and a 6.8 The HS Super Hybrid will follow the HS Hybrid+ on-sale in Australia in the second half of 2025. 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ and MG QS.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be. BYD will also soon launch an all-electric version of the new pick-up that will be on sale as soon as 2025. BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon appeared first on EV Central.

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Tesla Model Y broke all records, with the highest monthly sales of any vehicle in Norway’s history, with 7,445 units registered, and over 38% of the entire auto market.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2025

Firstly, BEVs are still developing at pace, with improved ranges and enhanced technological capabilities. Stock days increase in Austria Following a decrease in December and January, Austrias sales-volume index (SVI) increased significantly in February. The number of observed sales increased by a healthy 54.1% in February.

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EV Central

MAY 13, 2024

litre four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, by the Dynamic pairs a 70kW petrol and a 145kW for a combined 160kW, while the Premium blends a 96kW combustion engine with a bigger 150kW front motor and a 120kW rear motor. The local name change has reportedly been made to avoid confusion with the battery electric Seal sedan.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Even though it’s stuck at the back of the sales pack, Toyota Australia continues to insist there will be no price cuts to boost interest in the bZ4X. The first battery electric vehicle sold by Toyota in Australia is priced above the entry-point for mid-size electric SUVs and is paying for it with slow sales. Telsa Model Y. “We

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Fresh tech details of the he all-new 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E hyper-hatch that will go on sale in Australia in 2027 confirm it as an unlikely all-electric Lamborghini or Ferrari rival. READ MORE: Fire sale: Renault has patented an EV fire fix and its giving it away to other car makers! Range is decent. READ MORE: To the Batcave!

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

Demand for petrol is continuing to grow as diesel declines—petrol registrations increased by 16% in February. This overall volume growth of SUVs can be attributed to OEMs increasing SUV ranges to meet consumer demand. This was due to the performances of its SUV range and its compact cars, which accounted for 24.4%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 By adopting 100% electric motor drive with e-POWER on the new electrified Qashqai, customers can enjoy the benefits of EV driving, without the consideration of range or access to charging infrastructure.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 23, 2025

litre turbocharged petrol engine. In fact, India remains one of the leading contributors to the global SUV sales. The Prestige variant sits at the top of the range and boasts larger 17-inch alloy wheels along with a range of premium features. litre turbocharged petrol engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2019

The horizontal axis depicts the range of time percentages spent in ZEV mode, and the vertical axis captures how many trips fell into this category. This is the first study of this type carried out in Ireland, and we anticipate its results would be replicated across the country and also across the range of newly launched Toyota hybrid models.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

litre TSI petrol engine. The brand sold 7,422 units in March 2025 which is the highest ever sales figures since they entered India. liter three-cylinder TSI petrol engine, which is also utilized in other vehicles from the India 2.0 liter TSI petrol engine. Skoda Kylaq is offered only with a 1.0-litre lakh ex-showroom.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2025

Skoda has begun teasing its all-new pure-electric replacement for its Skoda Kodiaq that will arrive with a range of up to 640km when global sales kick-off next year. But it will offer more space inside, thanks to a lack of bulky petrol or diesel engine as well as a much longer wheelbase. That EV should be on sale by 2028.

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EV Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

In 2021 we bought 17,243 EVs before annual growth of 94 percent (taking the 2022 tally to 33,410) followed by growth into 2023 of 161 percent (for 87,217 sales). Many in the industry say its harder getting the mainstream to break their petrol/diesel habit. Yep, Tesla sales dropped. But there were a lot of sales to drop.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The Sealion 6 signals the start of a concerted product roll-out of up to five new models annually as BYD and Australian BYD distributor EVDirect strive to double sales each year for the next three years to 100,000 sales via a Toyota-rivalling comprehensive line-up of models. litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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