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Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

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Buick is committing to an all-electric portfolio by the end of the decade. In support of General Motors’ vision of a zero-emissions, all-electric future, Buick will bring its first electric vehicle to market for North America in 2024. The Buick brand is committed to an all-electric future by the end of this decade.

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Porsche updates the Taycan; more range, more connectivity, more colors

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In Normal and Range modes, the front electric motor is almost completely decoupled and de-energized in the partial load range in the all-wheel drive models. This electric freewheel function reduces drag losses. Sales of the latest member of the model range are therefore on a par with those of the sports car icon, the 911.

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Kia targeting annual sales of 1.2M BEVs by 2030; 14 BEV models by 2027 including two electric pickup trucks

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These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 Starting with an annual global sales goal of 3.15 The company will make the sales of these vehicles the focus of future business growth. Kia plans to launch ts flagship electric vehicle the EV9 in 2023. Kia to achieve 1.2

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SAIC-GM Connectivity Strategy 2025 lays out roadmap to cloud-based connectivity, autonomy

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SAIC-GM, GM’s Chinese joint venture with SAIC, announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a roadmap for its connectivity development from 2017 through 2025. 2020: Promote connected vehicle (V2X) technology to make mobility safer. 2020: Promote connected vehicle (V2X) technology to make mobility safer.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. The electric models are primarily designed for operations in city centers.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Commuter EMs / EBs. Platform strategy.

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Hyundai taps Samsung to help EV owners save time and money with connected services

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Hyundai and Kia are teaming up with Samsung to save EV owners time and money through connected car and home services. Through a new agreement, Hyundai (and Kia) will use Samsung’s “SmartThings” IoT platform in their connected car services. This way, you can control home devices like air conditioning and lights directly from your car.

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