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India Gets 7-Seat Electric SUV for ... $32,900! - CleanTechnica
Mahindra Group, a leading Indian automaker, has launched the XEV 9S, India’s first fully electric seven-seat SUV built from the ground up on the INGLO architecture. This model marks a significant step in India’s slow progress toward transportation electrification, offering a spacious, comfortable, and family-friendly electric vehicle option. The XEV 9S features a 70 kWh battery (with a 79 kWh option on higher trims), 380 Nm of torque, and supports 180 kW fast charging, emphasizing both performance and convenience. Mahindra markets the SUV as providing “electric freedom” with ample space and comfort, addressing a gap in the Indian EV market that has been dominated by smaller, limited vehicles. Remarkably, the XEV 9S is priced at an accessible ₹19.95 lakh (approximately $32,900), making it one of the most affordable electric SUVs with seven seats outside of China. This pricing is notable given India’s lack of the
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The article from CleanTechnica reviews the Great Wall Motors Cannon Alpha PHEV ute, which entered the Australian plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ute market three months prior and has shown promising sales, with PHEV variants making up 45% of total Cannon Alpha sales. The author sought feedback from real ute drivers, including Damien Hamilton, who has driven the Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra Model for over 10,000 km. Damien, an experienced driver with a history of various vehicles and extensive daily commuting and towing, praises the Cannon Alpha as the best vehicle he has owned, highlighting its smooth transmission, comfortable ride, strong power and efficiency, versatile drive modes, impressive 4WD capabilities, and high build quality. He also appreciates features like massage and cooled seats, a split tailgate, advanced interior trim, and useful storage options. Damien lists numerous positives such as excellent towing performance, EV range, user-friendly app connectivity, and practical design elements like pre-drilled
energyPHEVelectric-vehicleshybrid-technologyautomotiveGreat-Wall-Motorssustainable-transportationMaserati unveils Italian V6 super sports car with Einstein concept
Maserati has unveiled the MCPURA, a new Italian V6 super sports car inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. The MCPURA is an evolution of the MC20 Halo Car, maintaining its core spirit while refining exterior design, materials, and interior finishes. Produced entirely in Maserati’s historic Modena facility, the MCPURA is available in both coupé and convertible (Cielo) versions, featuring a carbon-fibre monocoque body that keeps the weight under 1,500 kg. The car is powered by Maserati’s patented 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, delivering 630 CV and 720 Nm of torque, with advanced Formula 1-derived combustion technology. The MCPURA emphasizes pure elegance, emotion, and connection with the driver, encapsulated in its name which reflects Maserati’s authentic values. Key design highlights include distinctive "Butterfly" doors that showcase the
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