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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes its debut along with AMG version

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Mercedes-Benz revealed the latest member of its electric lineup, the EQE SUV—which the company positions as the multipurpose variant of the EQE executive sedan. AMG also presented the 2024 AMG EQE SUV, the performance version of the EQE SUV and the first all-electric performance SUV from Mercedes-AMG.

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Mullen Automotive acquires controlling interest in EV truck maker Bollinger Motors

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Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, is acquiring a controlling interest in EV truck maker Bollinger Motors. million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest, which gives Mullen the majority ownership of Bollinger Motors. Bollinger B1: Class 3 Sport Utility EV SUV. The purchase price is $148.2

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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MG4 EV hatch upsized to become stylish MG S5 SUV as cut-price BYD Atto 3 rival

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A new MG4 hatch-based SUV has been outed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The new compact electric SUV has been created to battle the likes of the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric and inbound Zeekr X. MG ZS EV scores mega drive-away deal READ MORE: MG Cyberster lands in Australia!

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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

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The exterior incorporates aerodynamic elements , including a diffuser, air deflectors, and air curtains in the nose, a contoured underfloor incorporating a NACA duct that feeds air into the cooling system, and body sides designed to keep air flowing smoothly around the car, according to Lotus. Lotus estimates a 0-62 mph time of less than 2.5

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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 ). In addition to aerodynamic design choices and body weight reduction efforts, the following systems and equipment were adopted to reduce energy consumption, especially power used for heating in cold climates: Heat pump system for both heating and air-conditioning.

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