Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2023

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. The LCA calculations used the interactive Life Cycle Assessment tool that is available for consumers on Green NCAP’s website.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013. The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2021

Cars running on petrol and diesel engines made up 4.3% (451 vehicles) and 4.1% (430 vehicles) of new passenger car sales in Norway last month. Camilla Ryste, the Norwegian Automobile Association (NAF) communications manager, forecasted that petrol and diesel cars will be a “rare bird” on Norwegian roads. Credit: OFV).

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery. Plastics are soft except a hard plastic-fantastic centre console; leather-appointed bucket seats in petrol blue look and feel chunky and supportive, with lovely copper stitching to match the same on the dash, door and steering wheel.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2017

To this end, more needs to be done to encourage consumers to buy alternatively-powered vehicles, for instance by putting in place the right incentives and deploying recharging infrastructure across the EU.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The prize will be awarded for the development of a prototype battery that can power an electric vehicle with similar performance in terms of range and charging time as a conventional petrol/diesel powered small family vehicle. The battery should also be of relatively low cost, durable, safe and fully recyclable.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

liter EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). Four selectable EV modes allow the driver to choose when to use electric power stored in the battery and when to recharge the battery using the range extender to optimise use of both energy sources.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Several factors are slowing the development of the market, especially of the more radical alternatives such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 2, 2021

But the efficiency equation is more complicated than that because, unlike petrol pumps, recharging stations do not transfer energy perfectly. Some people will use this information to adapt their choices about where and when to recharge. For them, recharge efficiency might be just as important as MPGe rating.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak: Looks and smells like any other Ranger, but it can be recharged externally. Theres more power than the V6 diesel (the 3.0-litre

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Drive Electric NZ

JULY 7, 2022

The average Kiwi drives just 38km per day , so an EV owner can go for at least 10 days without a recharge. Unlike petrol cars where filling up requires a trip to the petrol station, you can recharge at home or anywhere with access to electricity. EV charging vs. petrol costs. Short-range EV trips.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

If electric or hydrogen cars are ever going to take off as an alternative to petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles, then it was always going to take some serious backing from the powers-that-be to implement the necessary infrastructure to make them a success. Now, finally, it appears that backing may [.].

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 14, 2007

The new design, which has a working title of HyS (Hybrid Scooter), allows the petrol engine to work as ‘normal’, but whenever the rider needs to accelerate more aggressively, the electric motor kicks in, providing about 85 per cent extra performance.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 10, 2013

The analyst’s 14th Global Automotive Executive Survey which surveyed 200 auto executives from 31 countries, found that the cost of batteries and recharging the [.].

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Drive Electric NZ

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. When the battery depletes, it is recharged using grid electricity from a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. . BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Consumers looking for an alternative to diesel now often opt for petrol vehicles or hybrid ones, but aren’t yet making the switch to electrically-chargeable cars on a large scale. In other words, the final product alone—no matter how good it is—is not sufficient to create demand.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2019

While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are growing in popularity, it will be quite some time before they can be considered fully mainstream given concerns about range limitations and inadequate recharging infrastructure, together with lack of available models and supply constraints.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

However, ACEA said, equally important is that all EU member states start delivering on their commitments to step up investments in the necessary recharging and refueling infrastructure. Alternative powertrains will undoubtedly play an increasing role in the transport mix, and all ACEA’s members are investing heavily in them.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The electric motors are the main thing driving the wheels but the petrol engine can boost power slightly above about 70km/h. Otherwise the engine acts as a generator if additional range is required, allowing the car to travel anywhere there are petrol stations.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. The research will include a focus on domestic recharging behavior over a 12-month period. The government investment will support the investment already made by the consortia themselves.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. In fact, that stop time will be more akin to what they experience with a petrol car today.” 2025 Polestar 5 battery testing. Impressive numbers.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The key electrified opposition for the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 are: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The market leader is priced from $42,260 to $51,410 plus ORCs as a front-wheel drive plugless (petrol-only) hybrid. Verdict: Very competitive The powertrain package The 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic employs BYD’s DM-i petrol-electric plug-in hybrid system.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. Both plug-in hybrids employ a 1.6-litre

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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. Which helps explain why the Chinese brand GWM Haval has doubled down on hybrids in its compact Jolion SUV line-up by adding petrol-electric models and cutting prices.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. 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. Both Sealion 6s have five seats, a 1.5-litre 2024 BYD Sealion 6. seconds as claimed.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. So instead of being limited to about 80km of range – it can be recharged from a home wallbox in about 4.5 But being able to use it as an EV for everyday running around while having petrol as a back-up for longer trips will no doubt appeal to some.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2023

litre petrol engine used as a power generator, rather than something that drives the wheels. The engine can either recharge the battery, or power the electric motors, but it’s electricity that delivers your forward momentum. Unlike a Toyota hybrid, Nissan’s e-Power solution sees a 1.5-litre

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2018

The hybrid drive system in the S 560 e combines the 270 kW (367 hp) of the V6 petrol engine with 90 kW of EQ Power. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in 1.5 Hybrid traction head in torque-converter transmission: more powerful, more compact. The new on-board charger more than doubles the charging capacity from 3.6

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. Ford this week confirmed one of its worst kept secrets: that the country’s top selling four-wheel drive and second best selling ute will soon get electric assistance within 18 months. Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

READ MORE: Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet READ MORE: Lotus claims it will be first pure EV sports car brand READ MORE: Innovative EV solution for future Lotus sports cars So how can it be topped-up at such a high rate?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

At this point, no one is wondering whether EVs are here to stay, but how soon will we get rid of petrol vehicles? In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. There were no recharging stations, so batteries needed to be replaced much more often. Electric cars are much older. Efficiency in Numbers.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running. 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS price and equipment The Jaecoo J7 comes in a range of petrol-only models starting from $34,990 drive-away. Theres also an 18.3 Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

e-Power promises an EV driving experience but the ability to fuel using existing petrol stations. litre petrol-powered ICE version, expect the Ti-L to command a $3000 premium. Cynics may suggest there is a compromise because the car runs only on petrol and cannot be recharged externally. percent to the rear wheels.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

And the chauffeur only needs worry about recharging every 625km. For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. How has Merc’s fabled petrol S-Class fared over the same time? On the combustion front, Audi’s flagship petrol sedan, the S8 4.0-litre

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EV Connect

JUNE 25, 2024

Instead, you’re compromising on the performance of both and will have to settle for a less powerful petrol-driven engine and an electric motor with a lower driving range. Additionally, HEVs tend to use less fuel than conventional petrol or diesel cars, and they emit lower levels of CO2. Don’t think you’re doubling up on power, however.

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