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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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NIO ES8 electric 3-row SUV obtains European whole vehicle type approval

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China-based NIO received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) for the NIO ES8, its smart electric flagship 3-row SUV. NIO Pilot (advanced driver assistance system), and NOMI (in-vehicle AI system) are included. Vehicle torsional stiffness is 44,140 N·m/degree. with a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. Prologue’s generous dimensions and roomy interior position the SUV alongside the Passport in Honda’s light truck lineup. Prologue will have a wheelbase of 121.8-inches,

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Mercedes-Maybach introduces EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled the EQS SUV, based on the technology of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ( earlier post ) combined with the exclusivity of Maybach. The new luxury SUV builds on the noise and vibration comfort of the EQS SUV. To increase the ground clearance, the vehicle level can be raised by up to 35 millimeters.

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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

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General Motors plans to invest more than $500 million in Arlington Assembly to prepare the plant for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size SUVs, subject to successful discussions with local government officials. Product details and timing related to GM’s future full-size SUVs are not being released at this time.

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Big Genesis electric SUV warms up, Magma performance sub-brand erupts

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Genesis on Monday night pulled the wraps off two very different new concept vehicles—one of them pointing to a flagship electric SUV for the brand, the other showing the direction of a new performance “program” that will produce go-fast versions of the Hyundai luxury brand’s increasingly electrified lineup.

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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring. The overhangs and the front-end assembly have been kept compact.

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