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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. The new Highlander turbo models are equipped to tow up to 5,000-pounds and include Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which uses the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help control unwanted trailer movement. Highlander Hybrid.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. As customers scoured the updated Model 3 Highland configurator page, a few noticed that Tesla included a $7,500 incentive under leases.

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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?

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Is this the electric Toyota Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for? The Indiana plant employs over 7,500 workers who assemble the Toyota Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Lexus TX. Toyota three-row electric SUV concept (Source: Toyota) Is it the Toyota Highlander EV? billion investment in Indiana. The new $1.4

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Highland Electric Transportation raises $253M to accelerate electrification of school fleets

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Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey fleet solutions delivering the latest in zero-emission technologies to school districts and fleet managers, has raised $253 million to accelerate its growth. In addition to school buses, Highland plans to expand its service to help electrify entire government fleets.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020.

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

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Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. Despite falling behind, Toyota has stuck to its hybrid strategy, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (EVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). This will include a fully electric Toyota Highlander SUV.

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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory spotted with 332 Megapack batteries

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During a recent drone flyover of the site, a fleet of 332 Megapack batteries was spotted in the facility’s staging areas. The Tesla Megapack may not be as visually compelling as the Cybertruck or the Model 3 Highland, but it is a key product in Tesla’s portfolio. MW of power and 3.9 MWh of energy.

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