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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. Earlier post.).

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Plugless: first wireless charger to provide 1 million charge hours for PEVs

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Plugless continues to be the only wireless EV charger for sale to consumers in the world. In 2016 Plugless was installed on a fleet of a leading fully autonomous shuttlebus company based in Europe. In 2016 Evatran introduced the 2nd Gen Plugless system loaded with enhanced features and more than doubling the power to 7.2kW.

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IHS Markit: average age of light cars and trucks in US rises again in 2016 to 11.6 years; record number in operation

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Registrations for light VIO, including cars and light trucks (SUVs/CUVs as well) in the US also reached a record level of more than 264 million—an increase of more than 6.2 The recession created an acceleration beyond its traditional rate due to the nearly 40 percent drop in new vehicle sales in 2008-2009. growth set in 2015.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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The 40 percent drop in new vehicle sales due to the recession created an acceleration in average age like we’ve never seen before. growth in 2016. Because of the growth in popularity of light trucks—including CUVs/SUVs—vehicle age in the US. million (2.2%) since 2018. —Mark Seng.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS diesel on hold, facing further EPA scrutiny

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Sales of the 2017 Mercedez-Benz GLS350d are on hold in the U.S. The diesel SUV, which is the automaker's base offering in the GLS range, is slightly different than the 2016 version that was sold last year and hasn't yet been approved for sale by the.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter EcoBoost engine.

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Uber launches self-driving pilot in San Francisco with Volvo Cars

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Uber is expanding its self-driving pilot to San Francisco, California, using specially-converted self-driving Volvo XC90 premium SUVs. This deal reduces Volvo’s developments costs, gives it a chance to develop cutting edge technology and could ultimately boost sales significantly, Volvo suggested. Earlier post.)