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Lux Research says GM, Daimler and Toyota lead automakers in emerging technology partnerships tackling megatrends

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Technologies such as alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and advanced composites are partial responses to these megatrends, but understanding their impact on the industry requires looking at all of them in complete automotive ecosystems, according to the report “Under the Hood: Mapping Automotive Innovations to Megatrends”.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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BMW – the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup. BMW charged into the electric car space with two strong, if quirky, contenders—the hot-selling i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. BMW Takes Middle Path to Electrification ; Road Test: 2014 BMW i3.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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In addition to these production-related investments, auto executives also say they will be increasing their focus on alternative fuel technologies, specifically hybrid fuel systems, battery electric power and fuel cell electric power.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions. Still a bit of a mystery. A rocket ready to hit the road. Competitors. This brings up a point.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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If you track the history of Volvo, the Swedish (now Chinese-owned) company was famous for decades for its safe, solid, boxy sedans and wagons. Road Test: BMW X3 on the Middle Path. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Avatar E11 – a new brand with big dreams, Avatar has input from Huawei and CATL and is the product of Chinese car maker Changan. BMW iX1 – EV version of the X1 confirmed by 2023. BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla. Think iX3, but smaller. Due November 2021.