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The SUV market is fueling global oil demand, clouding CO2 targets

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A strong SUV market is leading to higher oil demand today, and may make future carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets harder to achieve, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). New IEA analysis found that global CO2 emissions from SUVs reached nearly 1.1 SUVs are.

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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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With the start of production of the Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV in Ingolstadt in 2022, Audi is introducing the second-generation steel coil lubrication Prelube II. With the conventional lubrication Prelube I (left), one gram of oil is applied over every square meter of sheet steel. grams of oil are required for every square meter.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes its debut along with AMG version

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Mercedes-Benz revealed the latest member of its electric lineup, the EQE SUV—which the company positions as the multipurpose variant of the EQE executive sedan. AMG also presented the 2024 AMG EQE SUV, the performance version of the EQE SUV and the first all-electric performance SUV from Mercedes-AMG.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Technical innovations include solenoid valve control, a variable capacity oil pump, an electric thermostat and an optimized lubricant and cooling setup. It also features a new oil pump that has been optimized for capacity along with a high-efficiency tooth profile design.

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Scout $40,000 SUV, Tesla price cut, Mercedes eSprinter, SUVs and global CO2: Today’s Car News

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VW’s Scout electric SUV brand comes out and teases its first model, due in 2026. SUVs are fueling global oil demand, and electric SUVs aren’t solving it. Mercedes readies its eSprinter for more range and a wide range of uses. And Tesla cuts prices again. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Pre-facelift Hyundai Creta iVT recalled in India over oil pump issue

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Hyundai India has issued a recall for the Creta iVT over a faulty electronic oil pump (EOP) controller in India. The recall campaign impacted the pre-facelift version of the Hyundai Creta SUV. However, the South Korean auto giant didn’t reveal how many units of the SUV have been impacted by the recall.

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