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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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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. The 2018 Equinox’s body structure design was optimized with a mixed-material strategy for strength and low weight. turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance.

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

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Combining the spaciousness of an SUV with the lines of a coupe, the Q8 concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined.

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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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NTSB issues 9 safety recommendations after Tesla crash investigation; says no vehicle in US is self-driving

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The National Transportation Safety Board held a public board meeting Tuesday during which it determined the probable cause for the fatal 23 March 2018, crash of a Tesla Model X in Mountain View, California. Final rest locations of the Tesla, Audi and Mazda vehicles involved in the 23 March 2018, crash in Mountain View, California.

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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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