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Daimler Trucks North America and Walmart develop hybrid-electric Class 8 Cascadia; enter long-term advanced engineering partnership

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Hybrid electric Cascadia. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build the first hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia. With this hybrid system, the conventional drivetrain remains completely intact, allowing for high system reliability from the very beginning. Click to enlarge.

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Suzuki To Introduce Hybrid Kizashi In N America In 2011; Hybrid System Reportedly Co-Developed with GM

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The new Kizashi will have a hybrid option, reportedly in 2011. During its recent introduction of the new mid-size Kizashi sedan at the end of July, Suzuki said that it was developing a hybrid version to be added to the lineup in the future. Tags: Hybrids. Click to enlarge. liter gasoline-powered car.

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Ford Terminates Mercury Brand, Expands Lincoln Lineup with Focus on Fuel Efficiency

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Ford will expand and enhance its Lincoln brand lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years as part of a growth plan to compete with Cadillac and Lexus in North America. Today, there are no stand-alone Mercury dealerships in North America. Earlier post.).

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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Ford announced the new EcoBoost at a media overview of its 2010 product lineup at which it described plans for 30 new powertrain actions globally—22 in North America alone—by the end of 2010. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Demand is intense.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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We’re changing from a company focused mainly on trucks and SUVs to a company with a balanced product lineup that includes even more high-quality, fuel-efficient small cars, hybrids and all-electric vehicles.” Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. Buick will focus on North America and China. GMC is “ professional grade ” and will focus on North America and the Middle East. GMC is “ professional grade ” and will focus on North America and the Middle East.

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