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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June

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As the next step in Honda’s electrification strategy in North America, the company will focus on increasing hybrid volume of core models: CR-V, Accord and, in the future, Civic. To make room for these moves, Honda will conclude Insight production in June. Honda Electrified Future.

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Volkswagen provides first insights into new electric compact SUV ID.4; coming to the US

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4 electric compact SUV this year. The fully digital cockpit of the zero-emission SUV has been clearly structured. In addition to all-electric powertrains, new mild- and plug-in-hybrid drives in large-scale product lines such as the Golf can significantly help to reduce fleet emissions in the future, Volkswagen says.

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Toyota Urban SUV concept and Sport Crossover concept preview future EVs for Europe with next-gen batteries

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Kenshiki means insight in Japanese and this year’s edition to an audience of over 300 media, focused on the battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles which will play a significant role in the company's multi-pathway.

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The future of mobility: Innovations in fuel aggregation and congestion monitoring – ET Auto

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As India accelerates towards a future marked by innovation and progress, its roads are witnessing a transformation of unprecedented traffic and congestion. The once-dominant ethos of the light-vehicle market is swiftly giving way to a preference for larger models, with SUVs all set to surpass the mark of 6.1 million units by 2030.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs. By 2020, trucks and SUVs—including electrified vehicles—are to represent 86% of Ford’s product mix. Ford also plans strengthening its position in trucks, SUVs (including off-road and performance versions), and commercial vehicles.

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BorgWarner secures additional eMotor business from Chinese EV maker XPeng – ET Auto

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New Delhi: BorgWarner has won two high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotor business from XPeng , a Chinese Smart EV manufacturer, for use on two upcoming SUV models. As we continuously evolve our HVH technology, we are dedicated to delivering maximum efficiency for our customer’s two future SUV models.”

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta.

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