Think you know the truth about hybrids and electric cars? You might be surprised. "Are EVs the only kind of cars allowed in 2030?""Which is really better, hybrids or EVs?"EVs are prone to catching fire, is that true?As electrified vehicles become more common on Singapore roads, questions and opinions about them abound. EV batteries don’t last. Hybrids are only useful in city traffic. EVs cost less to run. Bigger batteries are ...
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Toyota does not usually rush into things. This is, after all, the company that turned hybrid motoring from a curiosity into a global habit, one Prius at a time. So when it finally decided to build a proper battery-electric SUV, you expected something deeply considered, perhaps even revolutionary. And it kind of is, apart from its name. The Toyota bZ4X, admittedly, sounds like someone dropped a keyboard down a staircase. It stands for ...
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The hotly-anticipated Toyota bZ4X has now officially been launched in Singapore. The bZ4X delivers an energy consumption figure of 16.3kWh/100km, translating to an estimated range of up to 478km on a single charge. DC fast charging supports up to 150kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in just 28 minutes. On the move, the single motor produces 167kW (223hp) and 268Nm of torque, achieving 0-100km/h in 7.4 seconds. “The all-new bZ4X is designed ...
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