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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. This new configuration allows for the use of a larger propulsion motor with increased torque output.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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Tesla has officially launched the upgraded Model 3, better known in EV circles as the Model 3 Highland, in North America. The base Tesla Model 3 Highland features 272 miles of EPA estimated range, a top speed of 125 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 With this change, the previous generation Model 3 has been phased out.

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Proterra sells more than 1,000 electric buses in North America

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With Broward County’s purchase, Proterra has now sold more than 1,000 battery-electric transit buses in North America. Introduced in September, the Proterra ZX5 features the most energy storage and longest drive range of any 40-foot electric bus available in North America today.

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Lotus opens Eletre Hyper SUV orders in North America, shares pricing and delivery timelines

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Beginning today, customers in North America can customize and order the Eletre, a new hyper SUV from Lotus long promised as part of the sports car developer’s journey to go 100% electric. All three models are now making their way to customers in overseas markets, but North America has yet to see deliveries.

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Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America

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Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Highland refresh in North America – taking orders now for deliveries within a month. Tesla never said when it planned to bring the new version to North America, where it kept selling the version with the older design. The acceleration time has stayed the same.

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Tesla releases Model S Plaid Track Mode details as it rolls out to North America

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Tesla is officially rolling out the Plaid Track Mode to all Model S Plaid vehicles across North America this week. When Plaid Track Mode is engaged, the temperature of the battery pack and motors are dropped. Plaid Track Mode now rolling out in North America [link] — Tesla (@Tesla) January 7, 2022.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. Dual-motor AWD. Dual-motor AWD. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). Lucid Air models. Grand Touring. Deliveries. In progress.