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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. This will start with 2020 model year vehicles in the fall of 2019, across all 50 states.

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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

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Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. Prices above exclude destination charges ($925), taxes, title, optional equipment, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

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Peugeot introducing eU01s 45 km/h electric bicycle

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The eU01s will be presented at the Paris Motor Show and launched at the end of 2016. A Bosch Performance Line electric motor combines with a 400 or 500 Wh lithium-ion battery to offer a range of 75 or 95 kilometers (47 or 59 miles). Copyright Mikael PENNEC. This optionally available on-board computer with its 4.3-inch

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Cadillac launches its first mild hybrid in China

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At the Chengdu Motor Show, Cadillac launched a version of the XT5 SUV equipped with a mild hybrid system, the first of its kind for the brand. More than 63,000 units have been delivered since its local introduction in April 2016. The engine works with the electric motor when the SUV picks up speed, increasing power and acceleration.

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M-zero performance electric car

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Mean Metal Motors is one such electric supercar startup that came up with their M-zero performance electric car. About Mean Metal Motors. Mean Metal Motors is an automotive startup which is incorporated in Bengaluru in the year 2014. In 2016, Mean Metal Motors made a wise decision to go all-electric instead of a hybrid.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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Introduced in 2016, IONIQ was planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. Its e-motor delivers 134 horsepower and 218 lb.-ft. IONIQ Hybrid’s permanent magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW with maximum torque of 125 lb.-ft., of torque and is fitted standard with a 7.2-kW

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