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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi recently revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). TFSI; low- and high-output versions of the 2.0 TDI clean diesel.

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Germany February 2021

EV Sales

Volkswagen leads the way The German plugin market scored 40,000 units, with both technologies rising fast (+124% for BEVs and +162% YoY for PHEVs) , with last month plugin share ending at 21% (9.4% BEV), so this market is definitely in The Disruption Zone (aka two-digit shares). BEV), dragging slightly the yearly tally to 21% (9.5%

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California ARB considering amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard; handling high carbon-intensity crude oil (HCICO)

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Regulated party definitions. Staff has identified a couple ways to enhance the regulated party definitions so that more fuel producers and suppliers can become regulated parties. These changes would apply to fuels supplied between 2013 and 2020. The proposal calls for the new approach to go into effect on 1 January 2013.

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More details on Mitsubishi’s three hybrid concepts: two PHEVs and one 48V mild hybrid

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The three vehicles were introduced earlier at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ). Concept GC-PHEV. Concept GC-PHEV (for “Grand Cruiser”) is a next-generation full-time 4WD full-size SUV, fitted with an advanced plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) powertrain. Concept GC-PHEV. PHEV system elements.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. & And the batteries would definitely need charged often, as the VTRUX line was claimed to have around a 35-mile range on battery power.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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Definitely worthy of used EV tax credits Here are all the Used EVs that qualify for tax credits As promised, here is the current list of used EVs that qualify for tax credits in the US, per the IRS, separated by all-electric BEVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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The ZEV Regulation has been amended multiple times since its inception (most recently in January 2012 and October 2013) to reflect the pace of ZEV development, the emergence of new ZEV and near-ZEV technologies, and the need to provide clarifying language in an increasingly complex regulatory system. Definition. 2012-2104 credit level.

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