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Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

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The latest generation continues a long tradition of Touareg R models with high-tech features and customized equip- ment. In 2002, the Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. million units have been sold since the Touareg was first introduced in 2002. They have all been developed by Volkswagen R. kWh (net) / 17.9 More than 1.13

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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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When the RST model arrives in fall 2023 it will present a version more similar to the tech-heavy GMC Hummer. News: GM Commits to EVs The post CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. The short hood makes it look more like the midsize Colorado. The bed is just a little shorter than six feet.

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Queensland Pacific Metals enters binding supply agreement for up to 1M tonnes per year of nickel-containing limonite

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QPM is developing its 100%-owned Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project—a battery metals refinery, 40 km south of Townsville, in northern Queensland. The TECH Project will produce critical metals for the rapidly emerging lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle sector. Ni (typical 1.6%). 0.1 – 0.25% Co (typical 0.18%).

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BMW opens new Shanghai R&D center; focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration

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Today, more than 3,200 designers and engineers, NEV and software specialists are creating leading-edge innovations in close collaboration with Chinese tech players, start-ups, local partners as well as academia. Within the last three years, we have tripled our forces in China. China is the place to be.

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Kia announces new platform and powertrain details for next-generation Sorento; hybrid, GDI and diesel; PHEV to come

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When the first-generation Sorento was launched in 2002, it was underpinned by a body-on-frame chassis, maximizing space and all-road ability. In addition to its new platform and powertrains, the new Sorento implements a range of high-tech safety and convenience features. Matched with the new 8DCT, the 2.5-liter

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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While the car was initially launched in 2002 as a utilitarian all-terrain vehicle, the fourth-generation Sorento has been transformed into something altogether more desirable. This will also be Kia’s most high-tech car to date, due to its progressive connectivity, driver assistance and infotainment technologies.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The analysis found that a Chevy Malibu’s improvements in fuel economy over the past decade have increased the sticker price $348 compared to the 2002 price. Similarly, a Ford F-150 pickup costs $950 more than it did in 2002 due to fuel economy improvements.