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

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pedestrian deaths per billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2022, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that coincided with the start of the pandemic. Because of their greater body weight and larger profile, SUVs and other light trucks can cause more harm to a person on foot when a crash occurs. Nationwide, there were 2.37

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi has previously collaborated with Arcadia in 2018 and 2020 to provide e-tron customers the opportunity to address a portion of their environmental impact as they transition to renewable energy. It was joined last year by the e-tron Sportback, which blends the utility of an SUV with a coupe-like design.

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Rivian CEO announces 68,000 R2 reservations in less than 24 hours

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Less than 24 hours since the all-electric crossover SUV was unveiled, Rivian has taken over 68,000 reservations for the R2. For context, Rivian revealed the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV in November 2018. The Rivian R2 appears to have received a very warm welcome from the electric vehicle community.

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Jaguar takes I-PACE electric concept to the streets; production reveal in late 2017

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Jaguar has taken its first electric vehicle—the Jaguar I-PACE SUV concept ( earlier post )—onto the streets for the first time. The I-PACE will accelerate to 60 mph in around 4 seconds, and will feature a range of more than 500 km (311 miles) NEDC cycle from its 90 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. 20 mph (top speed). 80 mile range. 35 mile range. 40 mile range. 70 mile range. 50 mile range. 72 mile range.

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Audi to begin production of e-tron Sportback in 2019; second new electric model for Brussels

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The Audi e-tron electric SUV—the first electric model—will drive off the assembly line there as of 2018. miles) (NEDC). Audi will begin production of the Audi e-tron Sportback—Audi’s second production electric car—at Audi Brussels (Belgium) in 2019. Earlier post.).

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan.

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