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Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid R-Design
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Seven-seat XC90 to go electric as Volvo accelerates EV push

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 Toby Hagon 5200 Views

Volvo’s all-electric journey will kick off in 2022 with confirmation the XC90 large SUV will be an EV for its

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The Volvo wagon will go EV in future
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Volvo wagon to live on as an EV, but it will be very different

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Toby Hagon 7414 Views

The Volvo wagon is set to live on in the fast-evolving new EV world – but it will take advantage

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Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid PHEV
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EV rollout a slow road with Barnaby bumps along the way

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Stephen Corby 2523 Views

We seem to be living in a two-speed e-carnomy, at least here in Australia. How many times have you heard

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Polestar abstract image showing the car in blocks
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Why the NSW govt’s EV splurge will change the landscape

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Toby Hagon 1677 Views

The NSW Government announcement of EV incentives, tax reform for cars, non-financial benefits for EV drivers and Australia’s biggest and

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MG HS Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
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Seven-day test: Living with the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Toby Hagon 9582 Views

Fast-growing Chinese car maker MG is trying to establish a reputation in the expanding electrified vehicle market, with the MG

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Gogoro swappable batteries for bikes will soon be manufactured by Foxconn
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Gogoro signs deal with Foxconn to expand EV bike swap tech

June 24, 2021June 28, 2021 Toby Hagon 2958 Views

Battery swap technology for electric bikes and scooters has taken another giant leap with the signing of a deal between

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Volvo has announced a joint venture to develop and manufacture sustainable batteries with Swedish company Northvolt. The batteries will be used in future Volvo and Polestar models
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Volvo XC60 to go EV for next generation due around 2024

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Toby Hagon 4981 Views

It’s official: Volvo’s next generation XC60 mid-sized SUV will be offered and as electric vehicle and will likely be EV

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2022 Maserati GranTurismo
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Electric Maserati GranTurismo sneak peek

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 EV Central team 2868 Views

The first 100 percent electric Maserati prototype has been teased testing by the Italian sports-luxury manufacturer. The second-generation Maserati GranTurismo

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Extreme E 2021 Ocean X Prix in Senegal.
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McLaren to race in Extreme E 2022 as Rosberg X wins again

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021 Iain Curry 2500 Views electric car racing, extreme e, McLaren extreme e, Molly taylor, rosberg racing

McLaren Racing will enter a team in the 2022 Extreme E championship, giving further credibility to the all-electric off-road race

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2021 Alauda Mk3 testing in the SA outback
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Aussie electric car flies, racing starts within months

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021 EV Central team 2169 Views

An electric flying car developed in Australia has been tested for the first time. The Alauda Aeronautics Mk3 octocopter is

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

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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
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000

February 11, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000
The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz
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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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