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Tesla Model X and Tesla Model S
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The Germans take on Tesla: Mercedes-Benz and BMW power ahead with new plan for their own Supercharger network

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 John Mahoney 3242 Views bmw, ev charging, Mercedes, Tesla Supercharger

Mercedes-Benz and BMW have decided to unite to build a new high-speed charging network in China that could provide the

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2022 Mitsubishi eK X EV kei car for the Japan market
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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

December 10, 2023December 9, 2023 Bruce Newton 7758 Views ek, kei, Mitsubishi, Outlander, PHEV

Even as it considers launching Australia’s cheapest battery electric vehicle, Mitsubishi Australia is warning a slow roll-out of renewable energy

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2024 Renault 5
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Fantastic 5: 2024 Renault 5 teased in production form ahead of its launch at the Geneva motor show

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 John Mahoney 4593 Views renault 5

The 2024 Renault 5 hatch has been previewed for the first time following the Frenchcar-maker releasing multiple images that give

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Tesla Cybertruck electric ute undergoing development testing
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What about the Aussie order holders? When will 630kW Tesla Cybertruck arrive Down Under?

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 John Mahoney 4768 Views tesla cybertruck

Four years after it was unwrapped and two since it should have landed on sale the TeslaCybertruck has finally been

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BMW iM3 teaser
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BMW iM3 trademark signals new electric era for super-sedan icon

December 6, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 3797 Views BMW iM3

BMW M’s next-generation BMW M3 will be offered with either an internal combustion engine or an all-electric powertrain, with the

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BYD Seal
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Advantage China: BYD becomes first car-maker to build six million plug-in vehicles and is set to overtake Tesla for EV sales

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 4875 Views

BYD has announced that it has become the first car-maker to build more than six-million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) beating

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Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet
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Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 3913 Views lotus

Forget Tesla’s Superchargers, if you want the EV equivalent of a quick splash you need to find a new Lotus Liquid Cooled Power

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Toyota's Tesla rivals
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Toyota takes on Tesla: Sleek Toyota sedan unveiled in China to lead charge against Tesla Model S

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 3471 Views Toyota Model 3 rival

Toyota and China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) have unwrapped two stylish concepts at the 2023 Guangzhou auto show that reveal how the

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Volkswagen's Scout brand is a manufacturer of all-electric rugged SUVs and pickup trucks (or utes)
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VW’s rugged Scout electric SUV and pick-up brand to be developed by the same outfit that builds the unstoppable Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 3659 Views

Volkswagen has inked a deal with Austrian off-road specialist Magna Steyr to help it develop it next-generation all-electric SUV and pick-up that

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The Audi e-Tron electric SUV towing a 1814kg trailer in the United States
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Complete guide to towing with a hybrid, PHEV or EV

December 1, 2023December 11, 2023 Toby Hagon 67740 Views electric car, electric suv, ev, EV towing, hybrid, PHEV, towing

Australians love to tow. Hit the roads during holiday times and there will be all manner of cars, SUVs and

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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

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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

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Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
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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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Hybrid vehicle
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Hybrid vehicle

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