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GHSA projects that drivers killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2022; most since 1981

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However, over the past decade the number of pedestrian deaths in crashes involving sport utility vehicles (SUVs) increased at a far faster rate (120%) than deaths in crashes involving passenger cars (26%). The average risk of death for pedestrians increases exponentially the faster a vehicle is traveling, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

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Volkswagen presents new I.D. CROZZ II battery-electric SUV concept; on sale in 2020

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This model, which launches in 2020, is not only an important pillar of Volkswagen’s electric mobility campaign, but is also part of Volkswagen’s current SUV campaign. CROZZ was presented in Shanghai in April 2017. The basic concept of a crossover that combines an SUV with a four-door coupé has been further sharpened in this design.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp.

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Audi unveils Q8 plug-in hybrid concept full-size SUV; production version in 2018

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Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. Combining the spaciousness of an SUV with the lines of a coupe, the Q8 concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The full-size SUV can boost, coast and recuperate as appropriate for the situation. lb-ft) of torque.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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While Quattroporte is shelved for now, the all-electric Grecale SUV is making its way to the market and will soon be followed by the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore. The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore’s motors combine to deliver a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph), but that’s computer-limited. It houses a 92.5

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 kWh energy capacity) this SUV—like all Volkswagen GTE cars—always starts in the practically silent electric E-Mode. seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). The concept vehicle is 199.6

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander A New, Larger SUV If the Toyota Highlander isn’t large enough for your family, then the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander may be what you are looking for. The Hybrid Max has an estimated 0-60 mph time in the low six-second range, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The base 2.4-liter Photos by Toyota. [