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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Connected Car Service using MSPF. Importantly, we will also use connectivity to change the way we work with our dealers across the country.

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VW ID.4 AWD Pro to reach dealers in Q4 with starting MSRP of $43,675

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4 AWD electric SUV, bound for dealers in the US in the fourth quarter. 4 AWD combines the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor on the rear axle of the standard ID.4 4 AWD combines the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor on the rear axle of the standard ID.4 Volkswagen revealed the new ID.4

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging.

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Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse truck now in serial production

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Equipped with four fast-charging NMC (nickel manganese cobalt oxide) lithium-ion battery packs, the LR Electric is charged by a 150kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system. The batteries provide vehicle propulsion and power for all onboard accessories driven through 12V, 24V and 600V electric circuits.

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Mack Trucks introduces next-generation Mack LR Electric with improved range and capacity

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Mack Trucks announced that its next generation Mack LR Electric battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is now available for order. The next-generation LR Electric features 42% more energy and a standard 376 kWh total battery capacity offering an increased range. Earlier post.).

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Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

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Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford Transit Connect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. A standard new 2.0-liter Standard Rearview Camera.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery technology designed for improved energy density.

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