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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

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Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Integration of the high-capacity battery pack within the floor of the body frame structure is designed with protection in mind in the event of a collision.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” The purpose of this program is for Bronco Sport owners to broaden their appreciation of what their compact SUV can do, taking it beyond a daily driver and bread-and-egg-getter.

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Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

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According to CNBC , the Jeep Belvidere Plant currently produces the Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV, a vehicle that has been hit particularly hard this year as sales have plummeted by over 60%. The post Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. The Fisker Ocean features dramatic sculpture—with a wide stance and a luxurious SUV silhouette. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Bollinger Motors building design validation pilots of its B4 all-electric chassis cabs

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In preparation for that event, Bollinger has engaged multiple upfitting partners to prepare the chassis cabs for a variety of options to meet the needs of potential fleet customers. Bollinger Motors is developing all-electric commercial chassis cabs Classes 4-6 and all-electric SUV consumer vehicles.

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2%