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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will produce cryogenically milled tire tread (CMTT) and provide samples to researchers to advance scientific study on tire and road wear particles (TRWP). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) USTMA hopes to have CMTT samples available to ship to researchers as early as the second quarter of 2022.

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JUNE 14, 2021

China-based NIO received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) for the NIO ES8, its smart electric flagship 3-row SUV. The EWVTA refers to the certification issued to a manufacturer for a vehicle type under the EU’s vehicle type-approval framework. with a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9

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JULY 15, 2020

a Southern California-based licensed electric vehicle manufacturer, executed an LOI with Axiom Financial for $135 million in funding to acquire and build out an electric vehicle manufacturing plant. Mullen Technologies Inc., Mullen also has extended the exclusivity period for the pending merger with Net Element.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

The first model that will be produced in the factory of SAIC Volkswagen will be an electric Volkswagen brand SUV in 2020. The facility is scheduled to be put into production by 2020 with a planned annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles. The factory will be supporting the Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility strategy in China.

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MARCH 16, 2018

Ford management gave an update on its product line plans, touting that by 2020, the company will offer “North America’s freshest lineup among all full-line automakers,” with its average showroom age dropping from 5.7 years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs.

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JULY 15, 2023

Kia India marked the milestone of producing one million vehicles from its manufacturing facility at Anantapur by rolling out the first unit of its newest innovation—the new Seltos. Kia made its entry into the Indian market with the launch of the Seltos in August 2019, which quickly became one of India’s favorite SUV brands.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. Starting at $37,499 for a limited number of vehicles, this reflects our vision in offering an all-electric luxury SUV that’s at an accessible price point—also delivering emotional design touches that have been reserved for luxury supercars in the past.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The aim is for the Volkswagen brand to achieve a break-even in terms of operating profits in North America by 2020. In addition, the Chattanooga-built Atlas SUV, the all new long-wheelbase Tiguan SUV and refreshed, longer range e-Golf have also been launched in the region. Herbert Diess, Volkswagen Brand CEO. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. Hybrid AWD.

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MARCH 10, 2020

A total of 1,138,057 new passenger cars were registered in Europe in January 2020, representing a decline of 7.6% During the first month of 2020, total electrified vehicle registrations increased by a huge 72%, jumping from 87,100 units posted in January 2019 to 150,100 units in the same month of 2020. compared to just 7.1%

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ford is recalling 238,364 Explorer SUVs over a defect that could result in a loss of motive power or possible rollaway risk. Following an investigation, it has been surmised that the bolt was not manufactured to endure the stress of “numerous peak torque events” on the 2020-2022 model year Ford Explorer.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Escape debuted on North American roads for the 2001 model year; in its first full year on sale, Escape became America’s best-selling small SUV. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

million vehicles in China in 2020. Deliveries posted a strong rebound in the second half, led by SUVs, MPVs and luxury vehicles, with fourth quarter sales increasing 14.1% million vehicles in 2020 followed on 3.09 Its NEV sales in 2020 grew four-fold from a year earlier. Sales of Buick’s SUV family surged 50.1%.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

China-based premium EV-maker NIO reported that it delivered 3,533 vehicles in July 2020, representing a robust 322.1% The deliveries consisted of 2,610 ES6s, the Company’s 5-seater high-performance premium smart electric SUV, and 923 ES8s, the Company’s 6-seater and 7-seater flagship premium smart electric SUV.

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MARCH 19, 2020

In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. —Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe.

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JULY 15, 2020

BMW unveiled the iX3 electric SUV ( earlier post ), offering full electric mobility in a BMW X model. The new BMW iX3 will be the brand’s first model to also be produced for export at the Shenyang manufacturing facility in China. Market launch will begin in China later in 2020. kWh/100 km.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Incentivizing vehicle manufacturers and consumers to adopt intelligent speed adaptation systems that would prevent speed-related crashes. The SUV had traveled less than 3,000 feet on SR-33, during which it accelerated to a speed between 88 and 98 mph, when it ran off the shoulder to the right.

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APRIL 22, 2020

NIO has officially started deliveries of its 2020 ES8, the flagship model from its smart electric vehicle range. As of 31 March 2020, with cumulative deliveries of 20,675, the ES8 was the only Chinese model in the top ten sales chart for the luxury SUV class.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, China’s leading privately-owned automotive technology group, has signed an agreement to license its pure electric Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) to ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), an electric vehicle manufacturer backed by the Polish government.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Read more While the growth in the SUV segment has been phenomenal over the past few years, it seems that the changing global policies added to lack of headroom for growth may soon hamper the SUV sales trend. Surpassing electric cars, pickup trucks, and emerging markets, SUVs have emerged as the dominant force in global vehicle sales.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Volkswagen is planning an extensive model offensive in China; the brand will double its SUV range by 2020. During Auto Shanghai 2019, Volkswagen announced that the share of SUVs is expected to rise to up to 40%. The Volkswagen brand presented five new SUVs, four of them as world premieres. ROOMZZ ( earlier post ).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 Designed for ease of manufacturing, the battery is located on the floor between the vehicle’s two axles. kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 Providing 4.8

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. years for SUVs, and 1.3 Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4

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MARCH 22, 2018

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will introduce its first fully electric vehicle in 2020. The EV launch comes as part of a product offensive, in which SEAT will launch one new car every six months until 2020. SEAT is going to launch one new car every six months until 2020. —Luca de Meo.

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Novelis, the global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, broke ground on the expansion of its automotive aluminum manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2020 in order to align with key customer’s vehicle-launch plans.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

3 2.303 3 Volvo XC40 EV 791 4 Nissan Leaf 692 5 Polestar 2 670 Looking at the 2020 ranking, if the Audi e-Tron took the Gold medal without a sweat, while the 2019 Best Seller Tesla Model 3 had to work hard in December to reach Silver, beating the VW ID.3 this pace, regular ICE sales will disappear sometime next year! 3 by just 16 units.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

confirmed plans to recall the Highlander SUVs over an issue that could cause the front bumper to loosen. The manufacturer stated that the recall only affects 2020-2023 model year Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles — adding that it estimates there are about 751,000 units that need to be dealt with in the U.S.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

Renault will introduce a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019, coming first to China, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of its popular vehicles in 2020. The showcar Renault K-ZE, a new global A-segment, SUV-inspired electric vehicle, is capable of 250 km NEDC (155 miles).

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MARCH 5, 2019

Audi unveiled the Q4 e-tron concept compact electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept gives an advance look at what will be the fifth series production electric vehicle that the manufacturer will introduce by the end of 2020. Axle load distribution is perfectly balanced at almost 50:50. meters long, 1.90

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APRIL 19, 2020

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. In spring 2020, the Volkswagen Tiguan broke the production barrier of six million units, with 910,926 units manufactured in 2019 alone.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Volkswagen is investing some €560 million (US$652 million) over the next five years in the production of a new MQB-based SUV in Pacheco, Argentina. From 2020, the plant will deliver the new model built in Argentina to the entire South American continent. The new vehicle project will create some 2,500 jobs.

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JUNE 2, 2021

million new cars were registered in 2019 in the EU, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom, and about 38% of these were SUVs. SUVs are typically heavier than other cars and have more powerful engines and larger frontal areas—all features that increase fuel consumption. Diesel vehicles constituted 31% of new registrations.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. It also turned a fastest lap time that was 2.4 seconds better than the 3.7-liter liter and fastest average lap time that was 1.7 seconds better.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has claimed that large, blunt-nosed pickups and SUVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians than other vehicle types. vehicle fleet made up of pickups and SUVs. Think about the best-looking SUVs or trucks (new or used) you’ve considered buying.

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MARCH 23, 2018

Volkswagen held the world premiere of its new, third-generation Touareg SUV in China—its largest market. Volkswagen SUV campaign. The brand’s range of SUVs is also being expanded comprehensively. Volkswagen will also be further extending the lower end of its SUV range with the compact T-Cross.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

Due to its modular design, the platform was used to create the Lynk & Co 01, 02, 03 and 05, as well as the pure electric 2020 Polestar 2 and Volvo’s first all-electric model, the XC40 Recharge. In June 2020, it had sold a total of 35,708 CMA-based vehicles. Since the CMA-based XC40 was introduced in 2017, 302,856 units have sold.

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