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Subaru names coming electric SUV Solterra; new e-SUBARU Global Platform

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Subaru will name its new full-electric SUV Solterra. Designed as a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, the Solterra features a new, dedicated all-electric platform named the e-SUBARU Global Platform. The joint venture combines Subaru’s expertise in all-wheel drive technology with Toyota’s vehicle electrification technology.

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Toyota reveals bZ Compact SUV Concept in US

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Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept in Los Angeles, making its world premiere to kick off the opening of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center. The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach.

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HiPhi Y Electric SUV Officially Launched At A Global Event In Shanghai

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HiPhi, the Chinese premium EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, has officially launched its latest model – the mid-size SUV HiPhi Y – at a global event in Shanghai. The Y joins HiPhi’s dual flagship models, the X ‘Super SUV’ and Z ‘Digital GT’, inspired by their bold styling and visionary technologies.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% in the past two years.

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Hyundai expands NEXO fuel cell SUV availability in Northern California

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Hyundai’s NEXO fuel cell SUV is now available at Roseville Hyundai near Sacramento. Based on a dedicated vehicle platform, NEXO is the cleanest, longest-range (380 mile) zero-emissions SUV on the road. NEXO is available now and can be leased for $379 (Blue model) or $449 (Limited model) for 36 months.

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Buick introducing its first electric SUV in China this year

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Buick will introduce its first electric SUV, the VELITE 7, in China this year. Developed on GM’s global electric vehicle platform, the VELITE 7 compact SUV will offer an electric range of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a full charge.

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Subaru introduces Solterra electric SUV at LA Auto Show

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Subaru of America revealed its first all-electric SUV, the 2023 Subaru Solterra, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Solterra had made its global debut earlier in Japan ( earlier post ). Like other Subaru SUVs, Solterra is equipped with X-MODE offering increased performance in low-friction and off-road conditions. The wide 41.3-inch

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