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AUGUST 6, 2022

The GHG emissions evaluation was carried out by expanding and modifying Argonne’s GREET model suite (2020 version) with inputs from industrial experts. —“Cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US light-duty vehicle-fuel pathways” (2022). Fuel production pathways considered. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g.,

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 Consumer demands and regulatory requirements are motivating the global automotive industry to push ahead with technological breakthroughs on a larger scale ,” said Rick Hanna, PwC’s global automotive leader. Global automotive industry regional highlights include: North America.

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JULY 23, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly is expected to reach 81 million units in 2013, an increase of 2.3 Strong growth in Developing Asia-Pacific, improving stability in the EU and investment in new technologies will drive the industry forward. Autofacts forecasts annual global light vehicle assembly to reach 101 million by 2017.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2012

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.” —“AutoBody Warfare”. From 2018 to 2021: 11.4%, or 166 pounds. or 188 pounds.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Hyundai presented its new 2019 Kona Electric crossover (introduced in March at the New York Auto Show, earlier post ) and 2019 NEXO fuel cell SUV (showcased at CES in January, earlier post ) to US media at a driving introduction in Los Angeles. NEXO fuel-cell SUV. Hyundai’s Blind-spot View Monitor is an industry-first technology.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. However, IHS Automotive analysts still expect light vehicle sales in China to grow by 7% in 2015 to 25.2

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APRIL 18, 2019

BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. BYD’s all-new Song Pro SUV is built under the BNA architecture, featuring a wheelbase of 2,712mm, with a large five-seater space comparable to a medium or large SUV.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

At the same time, total miles traveled per year by cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks will increase about 60%, reaching about 14 trillion in 2040. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to IHS Markit, a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. million (2.4%) since last year. million (2.4%) since last year. growth set in 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The ORNL study modeled a typical 2012 crossover SUV reflective of the average on-the-road vehicle in the US in terms of weight, performance, fuel economy and materials mix of steel, high-strength steel and aluminum. Lifecycle environmental impacts for a baseline SUV, a lightweight steel vehicle, and an aluminum-intensive vehicle.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Volkswagen intends to sell 150,000 e-cars—of which 100,000 will be the ID and ID SUV—by 2020, according to Thomas Ulbrich, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, E-Mobility division. Volkswagen is one of the most successful platform developers in the automotive industry. MEB Architecture.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 27, 2021

The sport utility vehicle has become an acronym, but the SUV category's name is questionable. And the category itself is splitting up, like an amoeba, into two major subcategories, car SUVs and truck SUVs. Today's SUV driver, however, looks down not on pedestrians but on paupers in mere cars. SUVs took up.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Gogoro, the leading industry player in the swappable batteries for light electric vehicles market, has just unveiled its new Gogoro CrossOver Smartscooter. more… The post Gogoro launches ‘first two-wheel SUV’ using company’s swappable batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Audi unveiled its all-electric Audi e-tron mid-size SUV—its first fully electric production model—in an event in San Francisco. The Audi e-tron is a premium electric SUV designed for sport, family and leisure, and will enter the US market with a suggested retail price of $74,800, with initial arrival in the second quarter of 2019.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Previewed in an Impact Analysis published on Sunday (February 4), the newly renamed National Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), will impose tough CO2 emissions limit on passenger vehicles, SUVs, utes and vans that ramp up around 12 per cent per year from 2025 to 2029 under the government’s preferred model.

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OCTOBER 27, 2024

Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Prototypes shown include a sleek Saloon (aka sedan) and a more boxy Space-Hub van/SUV. Is it really a Honda?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. EPA began collecting industry-wide footprint data in MY 2008. ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 ft 2 (0.7%); and car SUVs were down 0.2 mpg and truck SUVs reaching 22.2

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 26, 2025

It's a big though not too big five-seat large SUV from the brand that already offers the Grand Cherokee. The S is positioned more as upmarket SUV than an outright performer -- maybe we'll see a Trackhawk down the line -- but that didn't stop some of the assembled media from lighting up the tires at a stoplight.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

Industry stakeholders are also preparing an E15 public education campaign to provide consumers with additional information about the proper use of E15 and to help them avoid misfueling. introduced into commerce for use in Model Year (MY) 2007 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs. E15 may be sold in those states.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

JMC currently manufactures light commercial vehicles and SUVs, including the Ford Transit which it has been producing since 1995. As part of the agreement, JMC will pay cash for the 80% stake currently held by China Changan Automobile and the 20% holding of China South Industries Group Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2019

Volkswagen Group brands and their industry partners have been working in this field for some time; Audi has been operating the world’s first industrial power-to-gas plant in Werlte (Emsland) since 2013, with the Audi e-gas produced from wind power being fed into the natural gas grid. With the SEAT Arona 1.0

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2020

Automakers will continue to increase the use of aluminum in new vehicles as the design evolution to multi-material cars, trucks and SUVs continues. Within a component group, the focus has been set on select main AL components. Source: DuckerFrontier.

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EV Central

AUGUST 18, 2024

A new MG4 hatch-based SUV has been outed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The new compact electric SUV has been created to battle the likes of the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric and inbound Zeekr X. MG ZS EV scores mega drive-away deal READ MORE: MG Cyberster lands in Australia!

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. Source: ALTe. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. The light-duty engine is a “basic” Achates opposed piston 2-stroke engine, said Redon—i.e., liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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APRIL 8, 2023

The company has completed production of 200 demonstration tires and is pursuing joint evaluation with automakers for use on the next generation of electrified SUVs and crossovers (CUVs).

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CN EV Post

JUNE 18, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » Nio + Follow Nio Onvo L80 spotted in road tests, launch set for Q4 Phate Zhang • Jun 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM UTC L80 is a large five-seat SUV targeting the family car market. Onvos flagship SUV, L90, will be launched in the third quarter.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! However, we continue to have concerns about the impending challenges facing industry and motorists.”

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JUNE 18, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » Nio + Follow Nio Onvo L80 spotted in road tests, launch set for Q4 Phate Zhang • Jun 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM UTC L80 is a large five-seat SUV targeting the family car market. Onvos flagship SUV, L90, will be launched in the third quarter.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2025

Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 18, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » Nio + Follow Nio Onvo L80 spotted in road tests, launch set for Q4 Phate Zhang • Jun 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM UTC L80 is a large five-seat SUV targeting the family car market. Onvos flagship SUV, L90, will be launched in the third quarter.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Toyota introduced RAV4 in 1994 as the world’s first crossover SUV. million units of the crossover SUV in the US. 2013 RAV4 Click to enlarge. Of those, 80% are still on the road.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

GM and its joint ventures are launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year, including the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The Drive 11 ground assembly (GA) is capable of charging vehicles at industry standard 3.6 The Drive 11 vehicle assembly (VA) is available in low-, mid-, and high-ground clearance versions to handle the full range of passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

A Kickstarter project is seeking $25,000 in funding for the development of a roof-mounted 8 GGE CNG-tank case for light-duty bi-fuel vehicles. Wallace further would like that case—with tanks, valves, & lines metal-strapped inside—to be able to pop down on the roof of a quickly-prep’d SUV in a Lego-like manner.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The main focus will be on expanding the SUV range—in particular in the A/A0 class—as well as on modernizing part of the light commercial vehicle portfolio. Development costs will remain high in the future as a result of high innovation pressure and increasing demands on the automotive industry from CO2 legislation.

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