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Mahindra & Mahindra’s double play: Sustaining ICE, accelerating EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Of the Rs 27,000 crore plus that M&M plans to invest in its automotive business in the next three years, Rs 14,000 crore will be kept for the ICE vertical – primarily for bringing out new and refreshed SUV models. Out of the nine SUVs, six will be all-new products and three will be mid-cycle enhancements.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

Green Car Congress

In addition to the standard driving mode, Prius v drive system also includes an Eco driving mode, an EV driving mode, and a Power mode. In Power mode, enhanced mid-range response enables easier coping with slopes and mountainous terrain. L/100km, respectively). It also does not include any animal-based material. Connectivity.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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Budget relief! Porsche planning more affordable Macan EV … but it will still cost heaps

EV Central

“At the moment these two [launch model variants are the focus], but in the future I think we will get other models,” said Macan product line vice-president Jörg Kerner at the international media launch for the five-seat SUV. Order books will close here in May. In other words, it’s essentially a done deal. 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

The installation of a pool booking system was completed and pooled fleets were adopted in main city centres to provide mobility solutions to those staff needing a vehicle to get around. . Consider the maintenance required for charging particular vehicles, and their battery power. Step 2: Your Fleet Mission. Business example.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Other Fiat/Chrysler hybrid and electric cars and SUVs are planned after that.