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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV.
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Maserati, the Italian luxury and performance automotive brand and the only luxury brand of the Stellantis Group, is partnering with Future Energy to electrify its dealer network. This partnership proves Maserati’s dedication to helping their dealers adapt their business processes and embrace the future of electrification.
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On Thursday, Scout noted that it is planning to adopt a direct sales model instead of using a conventional dealer network. autodealers. Introducing the all-new Scout Traveler SUV. Introducing the all-new Scout Traveler SUV. Click the link to reserve your Scout Traveler SUV.
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Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under. In 2021 the group reportedly sold more than 12,000 new and used vehicles.
Forester Hybrid owners will be using this versatile SUV mostly on paved roads, but will always have the knowledge that doing low-to-medium off-roading is possible. inch touchscreen houses navigation, and on our Touring trim, the Harman Kardon sound system for AM/FM HD and SiriusXM radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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