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tr ll new vehi e rchi ct re for 202 erc des — on
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les by 20 0, rather percent ele han 2025. T rough 20 4,
s stagn nt globally, h vering a jus around 0
percen s ifi w any not d weak EV demand as ne of t e
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hot wi h up t 604 hp, 5 3 lb- of torque, all-whe practicality.
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