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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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Aggressive CO 2 and Miles Per Gallon (MPG) regulatory targets helping drive EV adoption and aluminum growth. Recent federal regulation ushering in more stringent CO 2 and MPG targets expected for 2027 to 2030 incentivizes EV adoption and helps further drive aluminum growth.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

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After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The Sportage has gone from one of the smallest SUVs in its class to one of the largest: Overall length is 7.1 inch instrument panel display and 12.3-inch

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Toyota Camry and hybrid push, Genesis electric SUV, Tesla range estimates: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. Just ahead of the LA auto show, Toyota has revealed a redesigned. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning?

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Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla rank as reliable high-mpg hybrids

Green Car Reports

Hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs ranked first and third, respectively, in the nonprofit's Annual Auto Reliability Report, released Tuesday. Hybrids are a great choice for reliability, according to a the latest Consumer Reports survey, with the Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla, and Lexus NX rated among the most reliable.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid debuts: 39-mpg compact SUV, can tow 2,000 pounds

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Revealed at the 2021 Los Angeles auto show, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid wears the same unorthodox styling as the gasoline model unveiled in October. Kia on Wednesday unveiled a hybrid version of its redesigned 2023 Sportage compact crossover. It goes on sale in the United States early next year. The powertrain consists of a 1.6-liter

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Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai announced a sustained product blitz of 12 new and enhanced SUVs continuing through the 2021 calendar year. The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV.

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