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Rivian showroom to open in luxury Chicago neighborhood

Teslarati

Rivian plans to open its first showroom in Chicago’s Gold Coast. in Chicago’s Gold Coast area. Charming homes on picture-perfect streets, high-end boutiques, and restaurants favored by celebrities past and present all give this neighborhood its star power,” stated Choose Chicago.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Here's the 2025 Kia K5

The Truth About Cars

The presence of the 2025 Kia K5 at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a reminder that the K5 still exists. There are more standard features now, including a heated steering wheel and Bose audio. The new year brings 11 more horsepower as a 2.5-liter liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder replaces the 1.6-liter liter turbo.

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U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

Green Car Congress

Volatile gasoline prices have caused some regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of current fuel economy standards, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stronger. The current standards do aim to provide the flexibility needed to account for unpredictable gasoline prices.

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VIA Motors launches Chicago voucher program for fleet and businesses for extended range EVs

Green Car Congress

VIA Motors announced a voucher program for Chicago-area fleet and business owners that will reduce the initial costs of owning a VIA Motors extended range pickup truck, extended range electric passenger van, or extended range electric cargo van. VIA VTRUX offers up to 40-mile battery range and.

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Nissan to introduce diesel 4WD off-road project van at Chicago show

Green Car Congress

The Nissan NV Cargo X project vehicle, arguably the most extreme version of Nissan Commercial Vehicles’ flagship NV Cargo van ever created, will make its world auto show debut at the upcoming 2017 Chicago Auto Show. While the front suspension is 100% custom, the rear retains the NV Cargo’s standard leaf spring design. The Cummins 5.0-liter

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in come standard with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag. LED headlamps are optional and LED taillights and DRLs are standard. Safety Features.

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NIST, partners create new international standard to improve sustainable manufacturing

Green Car Congress

A public-private team led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a new international standard that can “map” the critically important environmental aspects of manufacturing processes, leading to significant improvements in sustainability while keeping a product’s life cycle low cost and efficient.

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