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Redesigned 2024 Tacoma fights off midsize competitors with hybrid, fresh trims and tech

Baua Electric

There are very few Toyota people who don’t have either a Tacoma or a Camry story to tell,” mentioned Wilson, broker fundamental at Wilson Toyota of Ames in Iowa. As with the Tundra and Sequoia, the most important trade within the redesign is a downsizing of the Tacoma’s powertrain and enhancements to the suspense.

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Auto industry survey finds need for materials innovation to meet 2025 CAFE; greatest change seen in powertrain systems

Green Car Congress

Nearly half the respondents say the greatest change in materials will be in powertrain systems, noting that advanced propulsion systems—from downsized engines to hybrid and electric vehicle systems and batteries—will drive new material requirements. L/100 km) was negotiated to 54.5 L/100 km).

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

Daimler Trucks North America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor-trailer combination using a suite of technologies including active aerodynamics, cylinder deactivation, hybridization, and the electrification of accessories. Iowa State University. Navistar, Inc. General Motors. HRL Laboratories, LLC. 1,400,260.

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