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Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News

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The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet —about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline cars. And Vietnam’s Vinfast revealed an electric pickup concept, a $20,000 mini electric SUV, and a retro-styled e-bike, all at this week’s CES in Las Vegas.

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Chevy Blazer EV revealed, lower-priced VW ID.4, flagship Porsche electric SUV: Today’s Car News

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Porsche is working on a flagship electric SUV. The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has been revealed, and it shares nothing except a name with the gasoline Blazer. Volkswagen’s ID.4 4 is shifting to American-made and becoming more affordable. And the Chevy Blazer EV will cover a wide range of wants and needs.

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Toyota wireless charging, Kia EV9 details, Tesla Model X investigated: Today’s Car News

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Specs and details for the 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV are out. Kia has revealed specs and various details on the 2024 EV9 electric SUV. Shaping up as a rival both to gasoline models like the Toyota. Tesla Model X seat belts are under scrutiny. And Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future.

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News: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV Takes Lead as Redesigned Small SUV Debuts Hyundai introduced the all-new 2024 Kona at the New York International Auto Show this past week. Offered in three models with gasoline or electric propulsion, the updated Kona will be an important part of the growing Hyundai electrified line-up.

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Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

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EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand. Rivian is rejiggering the production capacity of its plant in Normal, Illinois, to accommodate up to 155,000 of its more affordable R2 SUVs annually. Kia has confirmed that its compact EV3 electric SUV is production-bound and will arrive next year.

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Lexus RZ yoke, Genesis GV70 price, Porsche one-pedal driving, 3D-printed cells: Today’s Car News

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Genesis’ GV70 electric SUV is much more expensive than its gasoline counterpart. Rivian electric trucks make some nature-inspired sounds. Lexus’ yoke remains on the way for the U.S.—later. —later. Porsche thinks one-pedal driving isn’t efficient. And are plug-in hybrids emitting.

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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production

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Toyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 billion investment in the automaker’s Kentucky plant, to build a separate three-row battery-electric SUV. billion investment in the plant.

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