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Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

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In 2002, the Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. million units have been sold since the Touareg was first introduced in 2002. Sales of the Touareg in North America were discontinued in the 2017 model year in favor of the new Atlas, designed for the US. Each of the PHEV models is fitted with a 14.3 kWh (net) / 17.9

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Cal ISO: California grid battery storage increased nearly 20x since 2019 to 5,000MW; projected to hit 52,000 MW by 2045

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When combined with other sources of zero-carbon energy such as large hydroelectric generation and nuclear, nearly 59% of the state’s retail electricity sales came from nonfossil fuel sources. The program was established in 2002 with an initial requirement that 20% of electricity retail sales be served by renewable resources by 2017.

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New Lexus GX to offer brand’s first hybrid for body-on-frame vehicle

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Positioned between the LX and RX, the GX is an SUV—based on the Toyota Land Cruiser—originally launched in 2002 primarily targeting the North American market featuring a body-on-frame structure. Cumulative sales totalled approximately 540,000 units by the end of March 2023.

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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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When the Silverado RST hits the market in the fall, it will be joined by the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, initiating the electrification of Chevrolet’s second best-selling model. Barra said the Equinox would be priced “around $30,000,” which should make it one of the lower-priced EVs on the market. GM’s Answer to the F-150 Lightning.

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Citroen Announces New All-Electric Hatchback For €23,000

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Citroen has just revealed a new small all-electric hatchback at an affordable price point for the European market. million units since 2002. This fact could signal the new all-electric model will have strong sales when […]

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Biden authorizes release of more than 180M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve; 1M bpd for 6 months

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million barrels—its lowest since May 2002— according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). SPR releases of crude oil can occur under four conditions: emergency drawdowns, test sales, exchange agreements, and nonemergency sales. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Sale. President George H. President George W.

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Q3 Sales Up 11.6% for EVs With OEM Reported Sales Numbers

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Sales of the EV models with automaker reported sales were up 11.6% in Q3 versus Q2 2022, according to new analysis from EVAdoption’s EV Sales Scoreboard. Average US sales of the 32 EV models for which OEMs reported sales and that were available in the period July-September, were up an average 10.5%.

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