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Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo
News 

Volkswagen ID.Buzz revealed; electric Kombi comes to life

March 10, 2022March 28, 2022
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John Carey 5605 Views Volkswagen

Volkswagen has unveiled the production versions of its ID.Buzz, in both microbus and commercial vehicle forms, bringing the DNA of

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Car reviews Reviews 

Driven: 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB

March 7, 2022March 18, 2022
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John Carey 5598 Views Ferrari

There’s PHEVolution in the air at Ferrari. The new 296 GTB isn’t just another sensational sports car from Maranello; it

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Renault Megane E-Tech
Car reviews Reviews 

Driven: Renault Megane E-Tech

March 6, 2022March 18, 2022 John Carey 6444 Views renault

There are things Renault importer Ateco can’t tell us about the new Megane E-Tech, including when in 2023 it will

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Ineos Grenadier FCEV
News 

Ineos Grenadier EV on the cards as newcomer explores zero emissions

February 16, 2022February 25, 2022 John Carey 4459 Views grenadier, ineos grenadier

Car industry newcomer Ineos is assessing whether a battery electric version of its Grenadier 4WD could be made to work.

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Quark electric motor to be used in the Koenigsegg Gemera
News Technology 

Quark-ing hell! Innovative e-motor for Koenigsegg Gemera revealed

February 10, 2022February 19, 2022 John Carey 334289 Views Koenigsegg

Has a little-known Swedish supercar maker really come up with a better electric motor? The Koenigsegg Quark is an amazingly

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Hyundai Ioniq 5
News 

More affordable Hyundai Ioniq 5 models coming in 2022

February 4, 2022February 11, 2022 John Carey 6901 Views Hyundai

Less costly versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will reach Australia in 2022, and they’re sure to qualify for the

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Nissan announces all-new Nissan Micra electric compact car coming to Europe
News 

Nissan to replace Micra mini car with all-new EV

January 28, 2022February 4, 2022 John Carey 5840 Views nissan

Nissan says it plans to produce an affordable mini EV, possibly as early as 2024. It will replace the Micra,

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Toyota Hybrid range: RAV4, Corolla, Camry, Yaris, Kluger, Yaris Cross, C-HR and Prius
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EV versus hybrid: Toyota’s CO2 hype analysed

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 John Carey 8233 Views Toyota

Did Toyota’s recent claim that hybrids are a better way to quickly reduce CO2 emissions than EVs get your attention?

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Kia and Hyundai wireless road charging
EV charging News 

EV charging while driving? It’s getting closer…

January 13, 2022January 22, 2022 John Carey 7510 Views wireless charging

Roads that can charge an EV as it drives are moving closer to reality, with news of big new field

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Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV
News 

Volvo PHEV upgrade ahead of XC60, XC90 EV replacements

December 9, 2021December 17, 2021 John Carey 4884 Views volvo

Big increases in performance and electric-only driving range are on the way for Volvo’s larger PHEVs before each switches to

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

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New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

January 3, 2023 Toby Hagon 2

Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

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EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
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Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
Videos 

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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