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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

Green Car Congress

Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter New Audi SQ5. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L

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Volkswagen Group: Foshan Plant Phase II mega-factory key for China; strengthening e-mobility strategy

Green Car Congress

The first SUV-model of the Volkswagen brand built by FAW-Volkswagen—the T-Roc—successfully rolled off the line in April this year. Together with the Audi Q2L, which will also start production this year, T-Roc is a vital building block in the fast growing SUV segment in China.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. Designed by ex-Lamborghini and Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, the truck resembles the Ford F-150 Lightning or Toyota Hilux with four doors, rugged fenders, and a big “BYD ” logo on the front grille. BYD’s Shark electric pickup will meet the growing demand in China and global markets.

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A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming

Baua Electric

The VW Amarok is based on Ford’s newest Ranger and is for sale in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but not North America. Source: Scout) “Since Scout was iconically a rugged SUV brand, that’s what we’ll bring to life,” Scout brand CEO Scott Keogh said in December. It’s a completely unique platform — ground up being engineered and developed.”

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France December 2020

EV Sales

A future star lands in a record market (19% share!) If the overall automotive market had a horrible 2020 (-26% YoY), with the 1.7 If the overall automotive market had a horrible 2020 (-26% YoY), with the 1.7 With the 2020 plugin share firm in the two-digit region, expect this market to be disrupted further next year.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature. While sales of electric cars are increasing globally, they remain significantly concentrated in just a few major markets. However, sales remain limited elsewhere, even in countries with developed car markets such as Japan and India.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

Plug In India

In this week’s episode we will talk about about Toyota - the behemoth in the car world and their poor plans for EV's which will result in them loosing significant market share by 2030. Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi who initially tried to play the H2 game, but now are totally anti-Hydrogen and are investing in battery electric cars.

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