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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show. There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L

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U Chicago study proposes market-based approach to fuel economy standards to deal with impacts of fuel price volatility

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A new study by Ryan Kellogg, a professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and author of the study, evaluates the current approach and proposes a novel, market-based alternative: indexing the standard to rise and fall with the price of gasoline. the current surge in SUVs vs diminishing interest in small cars).

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2024 New York Auto Show Recap -- A West Side Bounce Back?

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Regardless of whether an unveiling happened at Javits or not, the fact that five or six new vehicles were shown in New York sort of makes up for Chicago being so quiet that I didn't even write a recap. I don't think I'd go that far, but it was definitely not purgatory. You simply get more attention that way.

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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

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The two signed a letter of intent; the proposed joint venture is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement. Liberty Electric Cars is based in Oxford, UK, and with offices in Chicago USA. Electric Car Company , Inc., The Company has invested in the re-engineering of existing large, luxury vehicles (new or used).

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Drivers, Fans React Positively to NASCAR in Chicago

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NASCAR's first foray into racing on the streets of downtown Chicago was met with criticism from the public and skepticism from the drivers before the race even took place. Take Nick Fornero, 30, from Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. The 30-year-old said he'd "definitely" come to another race in the future.

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Tesla’s 4680 battery ramp may experience a “Death Valley” start, but it will be overcome: expert

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Shirley Meng, a University of Chicago professor who previously worked with Maxwell, noted that Tesla’s 4680 battery efforts could change the industry. This definitely seems to be the case with Panasonic. She also emphasized that Tesla’s challenges in mass-producing the next-generation battery would be immense.

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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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Drivers in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles spend even longer times queuing to and from work every day. They should be explicitly excluded from the definition of autonomous driving. It is also crucial that state legislation doesn’t restrict the use of active safety and support systems.

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