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Volkswagen starts US assembly of ID.4 in Chattanooga

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America (VWoA) has started of production of its all-electric ID.4 4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., 4 will be available in either rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive 82kWh battery form. In addition, a rear-wheel-drive version with a 62kWh battery will go into production later in 2022, with a lower MSRP.

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Johnson Matthey nickel-rich battery material eLNO to debut at COP26 in two-seater electric race car

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The first full-size lithium-ion battery cells featuring Johnson Matthey’s advanced eLNO cathode technology ( earlier post ) are being installed in a high performance race car. eLNO is a family of nickel-rich cathode materials that safely enables batteries to perform better and charge more quickly while retaining exceptional battery lifetime.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

Baua Electric

A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Volvo also began production of its first electric minivan, the EM90, for China.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor.

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Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe

EV Central

“This is a battery electric vehicle concept that evokes the evolution of the SUBARU SPORT values. SUBARU AIR MOBILITY Concept No timetable has been given to when a production version might arrive but at the show Subaru said it was working towards flight demonstrations.

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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

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News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. The Model Y first was delivered to owners in early 2020 and was the automaker’s answer to the widely-popular crossover SUV sector. The Tesla Model Y has won U.S. News writes.

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Better than a Tesla Model X? Australia-bound Lucid Gravity full-size SUV to blend S-Class comfort, supercar acceleration and seven seats

EV Central

The 2024 Lucid Gravity has been pencilled in for an unveiling at the upcoming LA motor show on November 16, providing new powerful seven-seat opposition to the likes of large battery-powered SUVs like the Tesla Model X, BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The post Better than a Tesla Model X?

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