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Toyota bets big on hybrids in Brazil with $2.2 billion plan

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billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030. billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030. Toyota plans to make two “flex hybrid” models in Brazil — using either petrol or ethanol as well as batteries — creating around 2,000 jobs, a statement said.

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Volkswagen Polo Track launched in Brazil with raised suspension, rugged build

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VW says the Polo Track has been engineered specifically for farmlands in Brazil. The company is targeting farmers with the new Polo Track as its entry-level rugged offering in the country with higher ground clearance and other upgrades. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in Brazil.

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Volkswagen Virtus Convertible unveiled in Brazil as a one-off model

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Read more The one-off Volkswagen Virtus Convertible was built to mark Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to the Sao Bernardo do Campo (SP) manufacturing facility The Volkswagen Virtus Cabrio has been revealed in Brazil as a special one-off project by Volkswagen Brazil. The model draws power from the 1.4-litre

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

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Among liquid biofuels, ethanol is the most widely used for blending with petrol, while biodiesel and bio methanol are produced globally at a y lower scale. Biofuels can emerge as viable solutions for targeting the existing parc as well as the new ICE vehicle sales. the GHG emissions are ~50% lower than that for petrol.

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Renault Bigster SUV to debut later this year | Autocar Professional

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Revealed as a concept in 2021, it is essentially a three-row iteration of the all-new Duster , which made its global debut a few months ago. Sources have conveyed to our friends at Motor1 Brazil that the Bigster SUV will share its design cues largely with the new Duster and the Bigster concept.

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Kia to introduce new flex-fuel vehicle

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Kia Motors introduced a new fuel efficient, ethanol-petrol powered Soul Flex as part of the Salao Internacional do Automovel in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Soul Flex will be the first Korean flexible fuel vehicle as it can run on an ethanol-petrol mixture or even on 100 per cent ethanol or 100 per cent petrol.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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Isadora Carvalho, Brazil. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.” The internal space allows up to seven occupants and the most powerful version with two electric motors is capable of producing up to 384hp with impressive performance.”

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