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Hybrid Tech Explainer

Here we try to explain the differences between the various types of hybrid because not all are created equal.   Vehicle manufacturers have long been fond of slapping badges on a car to denote a technical innovation. Turbo decals were once popular, DOHC too and ABS. It didn’t matter if one of these was on a Honda, Ford or Renault, for they meant the same thing. But now if a vehicle sports a hybrid badge, we know it has some form of electrification. But the term encompasses many different technical solutions. All hybrids aim...

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review

When you hear the term Performance attached to an electric car, you think Tesla, right? The Model 3 variant is seriously quick and can outrun ICE-powered supercars (at least to 100km/h). And Tesla has just unleashed its latest Model Y Performance variant too. Its 0-100 time is now 3.5sec, down from 3.8sec previously. Part of the reason it is so fast is its weight, similar to that of the Long Range AWD dual-motor Model Y that scales up at two tonnes. There’s no price yet for the Performance variant but the Long Range model goes for around $80k including ORCs. And...

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