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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. When fueled by hydrogen produced from landfill gas, the total dropped to 117 g CO 2 e/mi.

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Mitsubishi Motors to unveil small PHEV SUV concept with four motors and gas turbine range extender

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At the Tokyo Motor Show lather this month, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will unveil the MI-TECH CONCEPT—a small plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 4-motor 4WD system called Quad Motor with Dual Motor AYC (active yaw control) with 2-motors for both front and rear axle.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveils MI-TECH CONCEPT small SUV PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MI-TECH CONCEPT electrified small SUV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. The company is also showcasing the twin-motor, 4WD Engelberg Tourer, unveiled in March in Geneva ( earlier post ). The gas turbine engine-generator has a powerful output for its size and weight.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. —first author and Center for Sustainable Systems Research Specialist Max Woody.

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Cadillac Confirms the Compact 2025 Optiq Electric SUV

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Thanks to GM’s investments in electrification, Cadillac is accelerating its EV development and has confirmed another new gas-free model coming in 2025. The Optiq will enter the automaker’s lineup as a compact electric SUV, slotting in beneath the Lyriq and flagship Escalade IQ.

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Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV spotted testing in Delhi. Launch soon?

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Read more Toyota Motor has been spotted testing its RAV4 SUV equipped with its Synergy Hybrid Drive technology which comes mated to regular ICE engines. Image credit: Sabyasachi Dasgupta/HT Auto) Toyota Motor has been spotted testing yet another hybrid SUV on Indian roads. The RAV4 hybrid could be one of its next models.

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Genesis unveils stunning first luxury full-size electric SUV with the Neolun Concept

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Among them was its first full-size luxury electric SUV concept, the Genesis Neolun Concept. As one of the first legacy automakers to commit to ending gas-powered vehicle sales by 2026, Genesis is making quick progress. Meanwhile, electric side steps automatically deploy when the doors open.

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