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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. That’s more than in some small SUVs and larger than most full-size sedans.

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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

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Four of the first 23 midsize cars, midsize SUVs and small pickups tested earn the highest rating of superior, but more than half earn a basic score or no credit. IIHS introduced the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluation in 2019 and made an advanced or superior rating a requirement for a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award in 2020.

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. While the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph, the gasoline engine assumes primary operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range.

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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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The implementation of the TNGA platform allows RAV4 to adopt the charisma of a bolder and tougher SUV, but in a package that is lower and wider. Inspired by Toyota’s off-road vehicle heritage, RAV4 Adventure grade has a more rugged exterior, thanks in part to its more aggressive grille, fog light surrounds, and unique wheel design.

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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range

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A new plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class crossover SUV is coming to the U.S. This will get the GLC 350e from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The top speed is limited to 135 mph in hybrid mode and 87 mph in electric mode. Mercedes also reportedly plans to bring the EQC electric SUV to the U.S.

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Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

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Porsche unveiled the sporty electric SUV Thursday with up to 381 miles (613 km) WLTP range, sports car performance, and more interior space. “We The highly anticipated EV is finally here after promising to launch an all-electric Macan SUV since 2019. The flat upper light with four-point DRLs are embedded in the vehicle’s wings.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. As on the e-tron quattro SUV concept, the technology study’s lithium-ion battery is positioned between the axles below the passenger compartment.

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