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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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It was thought that Alfa Romeo might have teased the first pic of its baby SUV that it’s also readying behind the scenes but look closer and you’ll notice the tail light signature is an exact match for the current Tonale.

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How Fiat joined Toyota, Hyundai in key metric

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The Pristine 600e miniature SUV is in line with the second one month of Stellantis’ eCMP platform already worn via the Citroen C4, DS 3 Crossback, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka, Peugeot 208 and 2008 and the just lately introduced Jeep Avenger.

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New EV company to commercialize Rasers extended range electric powertrain; led by investor in Valence and EVI

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Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). SIDI turbocharged engine.

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Another affordable EV set to land in Australia: SsangYong Torres EVX here late 2024

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SsangYong Australia has announced it will launch its all-new Torres SUV in Australia this July, with the all-electric EVX model arriving a little later in the fourth quarter of 2024. As well as spacious, the new SsangYong SUV gets high-levels of standard equipment. 2024 SsangYong Torres EVX interior. 2024 SsangYong Torres EVX.

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VW Jumps on the Bandwagon

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Here's the story from Motor Trend : VW jumping on plug-in hybrid bandwagon with TwinDrive system Nate Martinez June 26 2008 Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced today that pre-production testing of the automaker's plug-in hybrid electric system, dubbed TwinDrive, is underway with the full support of the German government.

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On the Horizon

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by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. GM's crosstown rival is pushing its Eco Boost engines, which generate plenty of power and better fuel economy.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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