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Mercedes launches first electric AMG SUV, the EQE SUV AMG

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Mercedes has launched the EQE AMG SUV, its first all-electric performance SUV from its AMG performance brand. Along with BMW’s M brand, the Audi Quatro nameplate, and Porsche generally, it has been a primary reason why German performance vehicles have gained the pedigree they now enjoy. It starts at 124,920.25

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Audi and Hyundai to partner on fuel cell technology

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Audi AG and Hyundai Motor Group will partner on the development of fuel cell technology. The two companies plan to cross-license patents and grant access to non-competitive components. Audi and Hyundai are also exploring more far-reaching collaboration on the development of this sustainable technology.

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Audi e-tron charging service on-grid in 10 markets, more coming

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The Audi e-tron Charging Service is going on-grid in ten markets. When driving abroad, Audi customers can charge their cars according to the local purchasing conditions without any extra costs. Providing a premium charging offer, Audi makes 80% of all public charging stations in Europe accessible on the basis of just one contract.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

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For instance, in Scandinavia, citizens were granted more freedom of movement, thus registrations fell by 37%, the lowest decrease. Registrations of SUV in April totalled 109,500 units, 78% less than April 2019. In contrast, the bigger and more expensive SUVs posted more moderate declines. Only 13 models posted growth.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

EV Life

These combination car-and-SUVs have become immensely popular for a variety of reasons. The second reason EV crossovers are so popular with automakers is the vehicle classification standards put forth by the Treasury Department to determine whether a vehicle is a car, SUV, truck, or van. Where Are All the True SUVs?

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Baua Electric

Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row).

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Audi introduces Q5 TFSI e PHEV to US market; EPA-rated at 65 MPGe

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Audi of America is introducing its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of its bestselling SUV, the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 TFSI e ( earlier post ) will be joined by the A8 TFSI e and the Audi A7 TFSI e in the coming months. The Audi Q5 TFSI e is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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