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Plug-in hybrid GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T launched in Australia: And it comes with a Toyota Prado-bashing price tag and 120km EV range

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 John Mahoney 7811 Views GWM, Hi4-T, Tank 500

The 2026 GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid has arrived in Australia to challenge traditional off-road diesel-powered SUVs with pricing

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Australia’s first mainstream plug-in 4×4 wagon detailed. The GWM Tank 500 PHEV is a real Toyota Prado fighter!

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Bruce Newton 7647 Views GWM

GWM has opted for real Toyota Prado-fighting off-road capability rather than ultimate on-road performance for Australia’s first mainstream plug-in hybrid

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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

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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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

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EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

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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

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