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Lexus introduces TX 3-row SUV with three powertrain choices: ICE, HEV and PHEV

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TX will be exclusively assembled by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), and is the first Lexus vehicle to be assembled there. This is the first Lexus PHEV assembled in North America and this powertrain will be available at a later date.

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Stellantis to invest $229M in Kokomo operations to produce 4th-gen 8-speed transmission; ICE, MHEV and PHEV

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Stellantis will invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the US by 2030. Adding electrified transmission assembly also diversifies the product portfolio of the Kokomo operations. Production is expected to launch later this year.

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ArcelorMittal develops two steel solutions to reduce weight of pickups; exploring applications in PHEVs

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The new steel solutions include advanced steel grades developed by ArcelorMittal’s research and development (R&D) teams in Maizières-lès-Metz and Montataire, France and East Chicago, Indiana. Pick-up trucks represent a significant part of the NAFTA region’s light vehicle market. According to IHS, more than 2.6

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Cylindrical cells for Tesla, Lucid, Rivian; Outlander PHEV first look; ELMS battery swapping: Today’s Car News

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Indiana-built electric vans get leading-edge battery tech—and battery swapping. Mitsubishi teases more trail ability in its next Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. And why do Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian all use cylindrical cells? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Stellantis investing $155M in 3 Indiana plants to produce new electric drive modules

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Stellantis will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and to support the goal of 50% battery-electric sales in the US by 2030. billion in Indiana to support its transition to electrification.

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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

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Production of the Civic Natural Gas model has been completed at our Indiana plant, but we will continue to provide a high level of service to our existing customers through CNG-certified Honda dealers. Despite this commitment, the infrastructure for natural gas refueling and consumer demand remains a challenge.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Duke Energy is the third largest electric power holding company in the United States, based on kilowatt-hour sales.

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