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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ brings EV charging closer to gas station stops than ever before

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The Tesla Model 3 “Highland” is bringing electric vehicle drivers closer than ever to gas station stops in terms of duration, according to recent analysts from independent automotive research firm AMCI. However, this year’s testing showed a new vehicle on top: the Model 3 Highland. MP6 Ford Mustang Mach-E – 32.5

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Highland Electric Transportation raises $253M to accelerate electrification of school fleets

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Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey fleet solutions delivering the latest in zero-emission technologies to school districts and fleet managers, has raised $253 million to accelerate its growth. Fontinalis Partners was co-founded by Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company.

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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?

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Is this the electric Toyota Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for? The Indiana plant employs over 7,500 workers who assemble the Toyota Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Lexus TX. Toyota three-row electric SUV concept (Source: Toyota) Is it the Toyota Highlander EV? billion investment in Indiana. The new $1.4

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

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Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. Despite falling behind, Toyota has stuck to its hybrid strategy, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (EVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). This will include a fully electric Toyota Highlander SUV.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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Tesla Australia & New Zealand celebrate 100,000 units on the road

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Big markets in battery storage, residential solar, electric vehicles, and the minerals powering the sustainable energy transition— ~80% of our lithium is from Australia,” he added. According to the data, the Tesla Model 3 Highland was Australia’s third best-selling model in February, with 3,593 units sold.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.