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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. These features include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (standard). Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (standard).

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. The car will be available across Europe in summer 2020, with prices starting in Germany from €22,000 for the Jazz and €26,250 for the Crosstar variant. seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph).

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Tesla quietly ups vehicle deposit price from $100 to $250 during AI Day event

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Tesla has quietly increased the deposit price of its vehicles during the 2021 AI Day event that is taking place in Palo Alto, California, at the company’s headquarters. Some of Tesla’s most popular vehicles, like the sub-$40,000 Model 3 Standard Range+, will not be delivered until January.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The EV ARC 2020 is a transportable, solar-powered electric vehicle-charging infrastructure product. Electrify America will dispatch 30 standalone EV ARC 2020 stations to carefully selected areas in rural California. Installation of the Envision Solar chargers will begin in the first half of 2020.

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Toyota to offer 2020 Corolla Hybrid in US; new sedan joins Corolla family worldwide, including hybrid model

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Details on the 2020 Corolla Hybrid for the US will be announced during Toyota’s press conference at the LA Auto Show in less than two weeks. 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan, US market. In China, the new models come standard with an onboard Data Communication Module (DCM), an integral component of Toyota Connected.

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Rio Tinto releases interactive map of tailings facilities in alignment with GISTM requirements

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Rio Tinto disclosed detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conformance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management ( GISTM ). We have made considerable progress since August 2020 towards conformance with the GISTM. It is fundamental for our business and social license.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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