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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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Tesla has officially launched the upgraded Model 3, better known in EV circles as the Model 3 Highland, in North America. These include the vehicle’s range, which reaches up to 341 miles per charge, and an updated exterior that’s optimized for maximum aerodynamics. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

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Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the Volvo I-Torque. miles per gallon at 85 mph. —Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing at Volvo Trucks North America.

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Proterra sells more than 1,000 electric buses in North America

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With Broward County’s purchase, Proterra has now sold more than 1,000 battery-electric transit buses in North America. Introduced in September, the Proterra ZX5 features the most energy storage and longest drive range of any 40-foot electric bus available in North America today.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. Range starts at an estimated 396 miles (19" wheels), and pricing starts at $130,490, pre-incentives.). 0-60 mph (21" wheels).

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Stellantis is Dropping Billions on Ethanol Tech in South America

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The automaker said its investments in South America, specifically Brazil, show its confidence in the continent and a desire to reduce emissions with bio-hybrid technologies. South America is a significant market for Stellantis, where sales of Fiat buoyed the brand’s bottom line and helped make it the company’s best-selling brand.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph. The 2021 e-tron and e-tron Sportback have EPA-estimated full-charge ranges of 222 and 218 miles, respectively.

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Lotus opens Eletre Hyper SUV orders in North America, shares pricing and delivery timelines

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Beginning today, customers in North America can customize and order the Eletre, a new hyper SUV from Lotus long promised as part of the sports car developer’s journey to go 100% electric. All three models are now making their way to customers in overseas markets, but North America has yet to see deliveries.