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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. In its default drive modes it takes a very SUV-like 44.6 WIth its carbon-reinforced breastplate underneath, the G 580 bounded over outcrops with the blessing of my co-pilot. feet to make a U-turn.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

Because SUVs and trucks have a large number of parts, the authors suggested, they are good candidates to be the vehicle types with the largest amount of biobased material on a part number basis. Sustainability/carbon foot print. The above challenges contribute to the complex nature of the automotive industry and its products.

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Extreme E tackles tough terrain, promotes sustainable racing

Charged EVs

Extreme E features custom electric off-road SUVs tearing through some of the harshest and most vehicle-punishing terrain on the globe. The carbon footprint is as small as practical: there are no spectators, and the cars and teams travel on a specially greened-up ship. Formula E showed that EVs can be fast. Total torque is 450 Nm.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Flexbed has been designed for multi-purpose use, and may be one of the reasons you consider buying a Maverick. Since this is the first truck many people buy, they will not be disappointed with what Ford has delivered. The 2022 Ford Maverick can easily slot into the role currently held by a crossover or SUV.

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Price Parity is Not the Key to EV Adoption in the US

EV Adoption

Reducing carbon omissions and pollution from the transportation sector are clearly important to the health of the planet and humans. Many consumers won’t buy an EV until they feel comfortable that wherever they drive there are plenty of available fast charging stations. Chart: EVAdoption / Loren McDonald.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

GMC Hummer EV SUV Will Debut April 3 – The GMC Hummer electric pickup’s SUV stablemate will be revealed on April 3. The same removable roof panels seen on the truck will likely be found on the SUV so that it can compete with models such as the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

Notes: SUVs are not defined, but presumably this category includes crossovers. With caps on vans, SUVs and pickups at $80,000 the proposed revisions fundamentally fails these two goals. These lower cost EVs will also come with smaller batteries that produce fewer carbon emissions than their larger counter parts.