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NIO ES8 electric 3-row SUV obtains European whole vehicle type approval

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China-based NIO received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) for the NIO ES8, its smart electric flagship 3-row SUV. The NIO ES8 S8 seats 6 or 7 (captain’s chairs or bench in second row), and features an NEDC range up to 580 km (360 miles) with a 100 kWh battery pack. with a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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officially launched the NIO ES6 on December 15, 2018 during the annual NIO Day celebration in Shanghai. The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. PM and IM motors and a 510-km range.

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Lamborghini confirms SUV, launch in 2018

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Lamborghini, a Volkswagen Group company, confirmed that a luxury SUV will join its product range as its third series model, with market introduction planned for 2018. This will be Lamborghini’s first SUV since the LM002, which was built between 1986 and 1993.

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Audi to launch new sporty SUV with electric drive in 2018

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As part of its expansion of its SUV range, Audi will launch a “sporty SUV with electric drive” in 2018. In addition, Audi will begin production of the Audi Q1 in 2016 and add the new Audi Q8 at the top end of the SUV family in 2019.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. Significant changes, especially at the front of the vehicle, lend the new flagship SUV a fresher appearance. It has a storage volume of 569 liters for the SUV and 528 liters for the Sportback. There are also 62 liters available in the frunk.

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Range Rover plug-in hybrids on sale in U.S. in March 2018

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Six years after Land Rover confirmed it would introduce a Range Rover plug-in hybrid, the luxury-SUV brand has now provided an official on-sale date. Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid models will both go on sale in the United States in March of 2018.

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Report: Mercedes-Benz introducing fuel cell GLC SUV next year, 4 EVs starting in 2018

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Autocar quotes Mercedes-Benz’ head of R&D Dr. Thomas Weber as saying that the company will introduce a fuel cell version of its GLC SUV next year. The release of the GLC F-Cell will be followed by the introduction of four battery-electric cars starting in 2018. million miles) in fleet testing.

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