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Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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fewer than in the previous year; however, the Group saw increased total sales revenue. Improvements in the mix, positive exchange rate effects and the financial services business helped sales revenue to reach €213.3 The operating return on sales before special items was in the expected range, at 6.0%. billion in total.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Although Volkswagen sales were down 5.1% for the first half, in June unit sales rose 6%. We have rock-solid finances. VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. We have nine strong brands that work well together.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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Audi is supporting the German team (the “ Part-Time Scientists ”) in the Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP) competition with its know-how in several fields of technology from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving. The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating.

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