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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. turning circle for easy maneuverability.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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This design provides both maximum performance and amazing efficiency, and it is designed and built with heavy-duty performance and demand in mind. Drive Mode Select is an all-new feature on Sequoia, offering different driving modes depending upon driver preference, and it includes standard settings Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz has a rear-mounted powerplant as standard. The efficient skateboard design—with the battery mounted in the floor—not only saves space, but also contributes to better handling by locating a large percentage of the vehicle’s weight low down in the structure. Just as with the original Bus, the three-row ID.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include: Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph. Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance. Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. This design combines maximum performance with amazing efficiency, and it is built with heavy-duty performance in mind. All Sequoia grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.

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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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The change in design also signals a new driving experience from Mirai. Every grade comes standard with a 12.3-inch A Qi-compatible smartphone wireless charging tray also comes standard on every 2021 Mirai. A Bird’s Eye View Camera also comes standard on Limited grades, while available on XLE. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+.

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