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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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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

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Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). bZ4X is the first Toyota vehicle to be launched under the global bZ—“Beyond Zero”—series, with more bZ vehicles on the horizon intending to elevate the BEV segment for years to come.

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With SUVs in vogue, fuel demand surges adding 20% to energy emissions growth

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By: Bloomberg | Updated on: 29 May 2024, 08:33 AM Sports utility vehicles accounted for a record 48 per cent of global car sales in 2023, up from 41.4 With bigger engines, these vehicles have also pushed up fuel demand globally as well as carbon emission. The preference for SUVs is also seen in electric car sales.

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). The Fisker Ocean all-electric luxury SUV rides on a complete, fully-engineered platform which will also underpin two additional Fisker models.

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Affordable EV incoming! Jeep locks in affordable electric SUV that will shock you with its price

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Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares has pledged that Jeep’s affordable all-electric SUV will be priced from less than US$25,000 ($A37,500) in the USA – almost US$19,000 less than the cheapest Tesla Model Y. Some suggestions are that it might even sit at the lower end of the mid-size SUV category, making it almost Cherokee-sized.

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Tesla Model Y beats Toyota Corolla to become best-selling car globally

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And signalling huge repercussions for legacy car-makers, preliminary JATO data indicated global sales of the Model Y were on average up an impressive 64 per cent year-on-year to the end of 2023. READ MORE: Kia takes on Tesla: 2024 Kia EV5 confirmed for mid-year launch – and the electric SUV could be cheaper than the Tesla Model Y!

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. The cells use a proprietary low cobalt chemistry and ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).

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