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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. The availability of EV models on the market has improved significantly, and the price-premium has dropped over time.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

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Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. A wide range of engines is available: conventional internal combustion, hybrid and, in a year’s time, Grecale will also be Maserati’s first full-electric SUV. Maserati Grecale Folgore battery-electric SUV.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively).

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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. From launch, a 1.6-liter 265 N·m) torque.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

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Hyundai provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs for the US market. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs are produced in Ulsan, Korea and will arrive in the spring. 2022 Kona Electric. Kona Electric powertrain. Gasoline powertrains.

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai announced a sustained product blitz of 12 new and enhanced SUVs continuing through the 2021 calendar year. The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. And when using both electric and gasoline engines, the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID can reach up to 730 km (454 miles). The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID’s plug-in hybrid system mates a 1.4

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