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JUNE 26, 2023



Continental Unveils More Than Two Dozen Innovations at its Mobility Tech Expo

Continental is a major supplier of conventional automotive components, but its massive tech expo last week emphasizes solutions for future software-defined vehicles, new cockpits, autonomous trucks and more.

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Mercedes Takes Spot Among U.S. BEV Leaders in 2023; Stellantis Dominating PHEV Field
Tesla continues to dominate a growing BEV market in the U.S., but volume is improving for most of the rest of the players, as sales continue attaining new highs.
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2024 Grand Highlander Grows Toyota’s Reach in CUV Segment
Bigger is better when it comes to fitting a third row into the market-leading Toyota Highlander CUV, adding extra inches where it matters to create usable seating space in the ’24 Grand Highlander.

Will ‘Battery Belt’ Replace ‘Rust Belt’?

A Toyota Motor North America executive says the new Michigan research lab will ensure that Toyota’s batteries meet North American customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability.

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GenZ’s Bieser Talks Making the Charging Experience Better
With fast charging still likely to take a while, a Miami firm with some heavy hitters from the auto industry sees an opportunity to improve the user experience.

The Missing Link in EV Design

If the batteries don’t get recycled and just end up in landfills, then how green are electric vehicles?

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Electric-Vehicle Conversions Sparking Appeal Among Car Enthusiasts

Electric-vehicle conversions are gaining appeal with car enthusiasts, fleet transportation and recreation industries, providing the ability to readily convert internal-combustion power to electric.

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Lightning eMotors Sees Success in School Buses
A tough first quarter and battery-supplier defects put the company on its backfoot. But, CEO Tim Reeser sees the electric school bus market as a path to success.
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Toyota takes on the competition with the longer and better-equipped 3-row '24 Grand Highlander, featuring the efficient power of the Hybrid MAX powertrain in the Platinum model.

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