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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?

Baua Electric

Is this the electric Toyota Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for? The Indiana plant employs over 7,500 workers who assemble the Toyota Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Lexus TX. However, that electric SUV will be built at its Kentucky plant, set for production next year. billion investment in Indiana. The new $1.4

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

Baua Electric

Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. 2024 Toyota bZ4X (Source: Toyota) Toyota to launch electric Highlander SUV in the US “We have always been committed to building BEVs,” David Christ, GM of Toyota’s US Division, told CarBuzz during the 2025 4Runner debut.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is supplying its modular hybrid transmission to the 2020 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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Tesla has produced 5 million cars at its Gigafactories

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As of this week, Tesla has produced over five million cars at its Gigafactories, marking a huge milestone in the company’s production expansion efforts over the last few years. On Saturday evening, Tesla announced the production of its five millionth car on X , along with a thank you to Tesla owners for their continued support.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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Some of Tesla’s important accomplishments in 2023 included the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland,” as well as the widespread adoption of the automaker’s charging hardware across the North American auto industry.

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Tesla Model 3 and Y still dominating U.S. EV market, shows data

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Following Tesla were Chevrolet (50,160) and Ford (46,547) in second and third, respectively, while total EV registrations from January to September amounted to 852,904, rising 61 percent year over year. “Of late, product availability has grown exponentially, while consumer acceptance has growth in a more linear fashion.”

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Tesla Model Y tops new study’s list of most-produced cars in 2023

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In order to keep up with that demand, production figures better be high. It used this strategy with the Model 3 as the “Highland” version of the vehicle is already being delivered across the world. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world last year. Is it time for a Model Y Refresh?