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Nissan introduces new Townstar LCV in gasoline and electric versions

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With a fully electric powertrain in addition to a gasoline-powered option in van and combi (passenger) versions, the new Townstar brings a suite of 20+ technologies to the compact van offering. The new van will replace the range offering of the e-NV200 and offer 245 N·m of torque and 285 km of range (pending homologation).

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

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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. The Sportage will be launched with a range powertrains, including clean gasoline and diesel IC engine technology.

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Hyundai expands NEXO fuel cell SUV availability in Northern California

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Hyundai’s NEXO fuel cell SUV is now available at Roseville Hyundai near Sacramento. NEXO is available now and can be leased for $379 (Blue model) or $449 (Limited model) for 36 months. Based on a dedicated vehicle platform, NEXO is the cleanest, longest-range (380 mile) zero-emissions SUV on the road.

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New VW Golf now available to order with natural gas drive

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The new VW Golf is now also available in certain markets with natural gas drive: the Golf TGI is equipped with a 1.5-liter The tanks are integrated into the underbody and permit a range of around 400 kilometers (WLTP) in pure natural gas mode. The Golf TGI is also equipped with a gasoline tank with a useful capacity of 9 liters (2.4

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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The third generation of the new Tiguan will be available with a newly developed active suspension control system and full-size features such as HD Matrix headlights. With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. Other new features include: IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights.

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2020 Range Rover available with 48V mild hybrid in-line 6

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The 2020 Range Rover is now available in the UK with a 3.0-liter liter in-line six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine in a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain designed to bring enhanced efficiency to the range with fuel economy of 9.3l/100km mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 212g/km (NEDC equivalent combined).

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New Golf Variant TGI natural gas model now available to order; three tanks, more CNG range

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Third natural gas tank for additional range of 80 kilometres ›. The new Golf Variant model now features three natural gas tanks—instead of just two as before—once again increasing the already long range of the CNG drives. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine is even more efficient and responsive than its predecessor.

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