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2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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The MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain delivers a total system output of 321 horsepower and 289 lb-ft (392 N·m) of torque, up 31 horsepower over the non-hybrid MDX, making it the most powerful Acura production SUV ever built. The MDX Sport Hybrid employs technology offered in the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan.

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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which is developing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to launch in 2024, and Liebherr-Aerospace, which is developing hydrogen-powered auxiliary power units for aircraft. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.,

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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The car ultimately never made it to mass production, and it was listed on TIME’s “50 Worst Cars of All-Time” list, which is harsh considering it was one of the first attempts at a battery-powered vehicle in the modern age. GM has been relatively successful in its quest for EV powertrains in the 21st century.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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So I wanted to understand what “30 new EVs by 2025” actually meant and specifically as it relates to models available in the US. I wanted answers (or guesses) to questions such as: How many of the 30 models would be available in the US? ” The Honda and Acura EVs will be manufactured at GM plants in North America.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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This will almost certainly necessitate a jumpstart on work on the American supply chain; the Biden administration, for example, just declared that it will employ the Defense Development Act to boost the production of electric vehicle batteries. Others have established firm deadlines for when internal-combustion engines will be phased out.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. The link to the reveal was posted only on its European site, which may indicate that its first production EV outside China will be available only in Europe. – March 10, via Forbes.

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