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BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video]

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BYD was recently spotted testing its upcoming hybrid pickup truck in Mexico. However, after it was spotted in Mexico undergoing some rigorous-looking tests, news broke that BYD’s upcoming pickup truck will be a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV). The post BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video] appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Lincoln working with Rivian on new fully electric vehicle

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Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle will join the Aviator and Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid vehicles, further solidifying Lincoln’s commitment to electrification. Lincoln has introduced four new SUVs—including Corsair, Aviator and Navigator—in the past three years.

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. In its place, Volkswagen will advance its electric line-up, including the American-assembled ID.4 4 electric SUV at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, TN, facilities.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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bound three-row electric SUV, leading to a clearer vision about which powertrains will show up in which types of vehicles in the near term. On Monday news broke that the next-gen Frontier will get an electric variant and plug-in hybrid while being twinned with a Mitsubishi. Both will be built in Mexico.

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Ford to assemble electric E-Transit van in Kansas City; building out $3.2B North American EV manufacturing capability

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Ford’s strategy is different—we are delivering affordable, capable electric vehicles in the heart of the retail and commercial market rather than six-figure status vehicles. Given the strong early interest in Ford’s all-electric F-150 since the September announcement, Ford is now increasing production plans by 50% versus original plans.

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Ford adds 2nd North American site to build BEVs

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The plant will become the production home to vehicles from the company’s next-generation battery electric flexible architecture. These vehicles will follow the all-electric performance SUV coming in 2020 from Ford’s Cuautitlan, Mexico, plant.

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