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Mullen announces $15.8M vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company for 250 Class 3 commercial EV trucks

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Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, announced the signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company, a national fleet leasing provider, to purchase 250 all-electric commercial class 3 cab chassis EV trucks. The contract is valued at $15,755,000.

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Volkswagen Group to launch battery-electric pick-up and rugged SUV in US under revived Scout brand

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Volkswagen Group will launch an all-electric pick-up and rugged SUV (“R-SUV”) in the United States. Electrification provides a historic opportunity to enter the highly attractive pick-up and R-SUV segment as a Group, underscoring our ambition to become a relevant player in the US market. —Herbert Diess, CEO Volkswagen AG.

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Venti Technologies deploys two autonomous low-speed SUVs built by SAIC-GM-Wuling

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Venti Technologies has successfully deployed two autonomous SUVs built by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile (SGMW), the joint venture formed by Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling, along with GM, achieving another milestone in its path to commercialization.

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DeepRoute.ai announces most advanced SUV Robotaxi fleet; 30 SAIC MARVEL R SUVs with L4 Driver 2.0

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DeepRoute.ai , an international autonomous driving technology company, announced a leading-edge Robotaxi fleet comprising 30 SAIC Motor MARVEL R SUVs equipped with DeepRoute’s proprietary L4 Driver 2.0 This fleet distinguishes itself from other Robotaxis in its sleek rooftop design, replacing the traditional bulky sensor suite. DeepRoute.ai

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KUKA receives major order for body-in-white production of the ID. BUZZ from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is focusing on electromobility and with the ID. BUZZ is due to roll off the production line at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) in Hannover as early as 2022. VWCV will in future also produce three fully electric premium D-SUV models for further brands of the Group. The fully electric ID.

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BYD sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe; Tang SUV heading to Norway first

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BYD will initially introduce the all new, full-electric, second-generation BYD Tang compact SUV to the Norwegian market. Second-generation BYD Tang compact SUV. Plans are also underway to bring to Europe later this year a full range of battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the commercial vehicle sector; including a panel van, 7.5-tonne

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! The changes confirmed by the government are: >>> Recategorising a limited number of 4WDs from passenger car to light commercial vehicle. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will arrive in 2025.

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