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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

Green Car Congress

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. seconds for FWD and 6.5

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

Green Car Congress

The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

These spacious, versatile, and family-friendly vehicles offer drivers the best of many worlds in one, so it’s no surprise that the release of electric SUVs on the market was highly anticipated and met with excitement by EV fans and SUV enthusiasts alike. Which Electric SUVs Have the Most Range? The good news?

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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Baua Electric

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list , between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV. 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV The Hummer EV has much lower estimated “fuel” costs than the other vehicles on the list. So it’s tread heavy and tread heavier.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

Green Car Congress

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 The unique turbocharger is optimally matched to the EcoBoost I-4 engine and SUV vehicle performance behavior. Explorer’s EPAS system allows for variable rates of assistance based on speed, turn-in and direction.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

Green Car Congress

These fuel economy levels are achieved based on a sustained 4%–6% annual reduction of fuel use per mile with incremental technology additions that do not compromise vehicle size or utility at an incremental cost of $800–$1,300 from 2025 to 2030. Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated.