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Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV arriving in US starting at $54,500

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQB at Auto Shanghai in 2021. The EQB is fitted with a lithium-ion battery (maximum voltage 420 V, 190 Ah capacity) with a usable energy content of 66.5 It is also able to react dynamically to changes, such as in the traffic situation or personal driving style.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. New computer integration and a smaller, lighter power stack installed directly above the transaxle reduce energy transmission losses. Engine speed is synchronized with vehicle speed, yielding effortless and quiet acceleration.

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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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MMb/d, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Further, according to the latest IHS Markit forecasts, the global auto industry will exerience an unprecedented and almost instant stalling of demand in 2020, with global auto sales forecast to plummet more than 12% from 2019 to 78.8 million units.

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Meituan CEO Wang Xing cuts holdings in Li Auto

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Wang Xing has cashed out HK$420 million in the past half month by cutting his stake in Li Auto , but remains the NEV maker's largest external shareholder. | Li Auto US | Li Auto HK Li Auto's (NASDAQ: LI) largest external shareholder is cutting holdings as the new energy vehicle (NEV) maker continues to see strong delivery performance.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Model Y alone took over 38% of Norway’s new passenger auto registrations in March. year on year. comprised 86.8%

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BCG forecasts electrified vehicles to take half of global auto market by 2030; hybrids to dominate

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As long as fossil fuels remain the predominant producer of electricity in major economies such as the US and China, the impact of electrified vehicles on climate change is negligible after taking into account the energy required for the production and recycling of batteries.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The increased energy density of the battery pack can be attributed to advancements made to both the structure and manufacturing process of the prismatic battery cells. In addition to the improved energy density, the new construction incorporates so-called “stacking” technology.

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