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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai announced a sustained product blitz of 12 new and enhanced SUVs continuing through the 2021 calendar year. The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV.

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Ferrari to launch three cars in 2024, new hypercar may get a plug-in hybrid tech

Baua Electric

The upcoming Ferrari sportscar may use a downsized turbocharged V6 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid technology. Ferrari reportedly aims to produce three iterations of the upcoming model, which will consist of 599 coupes and 199 convertibles. The third model could be a new Icona, a derivative of the Purosangue SUV.

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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A multi-disc and individually controlled hydraulic channel torque converter improves responsiveness by expanding the direct connection band, while a downsized oil pump and double ball bearings minimize frictional losses. e-Handling Driving Dynamics.

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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. The main difference is that our electric powertrain can be used in larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

The launch edition of the R1T and it’s SUV close relation the R1S, went on sale late in 2021 – Rivian production started in September 2021 – and people have been tripping over themselves to get hold of limited supply. In 2021 Toyota inked a deal with the company to supply the 70-Series EVs to mining companies.

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Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

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The FF Hybrid system that will be launched soon for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is built with three main technologies: a downsized internal combustion engine; a new highly efficient CVT, and a compact Li-ion battery. Physically, the motor and clutch occupy the space of the conventional vehicle’s torque converter.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLII)

The Truth About Cars

There were simply fewer coupe buyers as Americans ran to minivans and the earliest family-friendly SUVs. But by the time MN12 was in development, the fervor at capturing and converting the European intender to a domestic increased considerably. But the Mark VIII would be different, special. The “independent” platform was called FN10.

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