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Toyota Recalling Over 750,000 Highlander SUVs in the United States

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The vast majority of the impacted models are parked inside the United States with additional recalls planned for Canada and Mexico. Problems reportedly stem from the resin front lower bumper cover assembly, which is connected with mounting tabs. On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States

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Genesis Motor America announced the launch and start of sales for the GV60 all-electric vehicle earlier today in the United States. Tech seemed to be a core focus of the GV60 project, as the automaker initially mentions a number of “world-first automotive features,” including Face Connect and a Cyrstal Sphere.

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Genesis delivers first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States

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Genesis has announced that it has officially delivered the first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States for the first time, as Patricia Wayne of Los Angeles officially took delivery of her vehicle on Thursday. “GV60’s design is simply breathtaking and you can’t beat its curb appeal,” Wayne said.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

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Rivian has filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional components that can enhance the capabilities of the all-electric R1S SUV. Undermining that premise is the fact that Rivian wants the storage container to be connected to the infotainment system.

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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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Volvo Group is the first truck manufacturer to launch an Augmented Reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The safety app has been developed by a team of experts at Volvo Group’s Research & Development facilities in Sweden, France, and the United States.

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Yadea launches Z3 electric scooter with connectivity app

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Connected to BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which allows multi-directional data transmission, the embedded intelligent system can share real-time location and relevant data through the mobile application. Apart from improved ergonomics design, Z3 also adopts a carbon alloy frame and a powerful inverted damping system.

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DOE and Stellantis launch Battery Workforce Challenge

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Kicking off in fall 2023, the Battery Workforce Challenge includes an advanced battery design and development student competition series that invites universities and vocational schools from across North America to design, build, test and integrate an advanced electric-vehicle battery into a future Stellantis vehicle.

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