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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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The all-electric SUV delivers driving range of up to 300 miles. It also features next-generation ultra-fast charging technology with a 350-kW charger that allows its advanced battery electric powertrain to replenish energy from 10% to 80% in 20-30 minutes. The two other modes relate to when the Concept EV9 is not moving.

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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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The five-seat concept is based on the completely redeveloped second-generation Tiguan—the first SUV to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)—which will arrive in the US market in 2017 with a longer wheelbase and available seven-seat functionality. Other plug-in hybrid components of the 4MOTION plug-in hybrid drive include: a 12.4

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

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The media can write reviews, and dealers can walk prospective owners through the differences between a car, truck or SUV powered by electricity versus gasoline, but far more that needs to be done. Whether you’re curious or skeptical, an experienced owner or brand new to EVs, the experts at EV Live are here to help.”.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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Using the energy stored within a fully charged lithium-ion battery pack alone, the Concept GC-PHEV can supply the equivalent of a days worth of electrical power consumption to the average household. Connected Car Technology. Another important role for connected car technology is in the area of vehicle diagnostics.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Kia EVT GT versus Tesla Model Y Performance: 0-100km/h and performance times We’re scoring this one to the Kia EV6 GT. 60-100km/h 1.74

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