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GAC and Huawei partner to develop Level 4 electric SUV out in 2023

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GAC Group and Huawei: the two firms are partnering to develop a medium- to large-size electric SUV Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. The SUV will be the first joint product of the two enterprises. This SUV and multiple other future models will utilize GAC’s GEP.30 Mass production is targeted for the end of 2023.

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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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Introduced on the XC90 and XC60 SUVs last year, the mild hybrids are now also available on all other 90- and 60-series cars, as well as on the XC40. Another new feature inside is an Advanced Air Cleaner with a PM 2.5 If desired, the Advanced Air Cleaner can clean the cabin air of almost all tiny particles within a few minutes.

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SEAT introducing first natural-gas-fueled SUV at Paris show: Arona TGI

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will introduce the first SUV powered by compressed natural at the Paris Motor Show. The new Arona TGI marks the fourth vehicle in SEAT’s line-up to benefit from the cleaner, cheaper fuel, joining the Leon, Ibiza and Mii. The SUV has a gas tank capacity of 14.3

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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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With the start of production of the Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV in Ingolstadt in 2022, Audi is introducing the second-generation steel coil lubrication Prelube II. In future degreasing processes, we will be able to significantly reduce the amount of cleaner that we use and, in particular, its surfactant content.

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 In comparison, the market share of hybrid vehicles increased by one percentage point.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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If US residents who switched to SUVs over the past 20 years had stuck with smaller cars, more than 1,000 pedestrian deaths might have been averted, according to one study. A focus on driving lighter, safer, cleaner and less can ensure a better future for everyone. Pedestrians will also be at risk. —Shaffer et al.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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We are accelerating to make mobility cleaner, safer and more intelligent to really improve people’s lives. SOL E20X electric SUV. The battery-electric SUV is aimed at the volume market in China and has a NEDC range of more than 300 km (186 miles). The strong bond with our joint ventures and business partners will remain.

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