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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. In the medium term the first choice in terms of alternative drive systems is plug-in hybrid technology. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best-selling SUV in February 2024

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For context, Germany’s best-selling hybrid was the Audi A4, which sold 3,117 units last month. The country’s best-selling plug-in hybrid was the Porsche Cayenne, which sold 1,276 units. The Tesla Model Y is continuing its quiet conquest of Europe’s SUV and battery electric vehicle sector. of the country’s auto sales.

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Source: Volkswagen.

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2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Will Be Third Plug-In For German Brand

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Over the past few years, it''s become clear that the German prestige makers are determined to offer plug-in electric vehicles across their various ranges. Some makers are more aggressive (BMW), some less so (Mercedes-Benz)--but by the end of next year, there will be a dozen or more vehicles with plugs from the combined forces of Audi, BMW.'

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Lamborghini Urus PHEV set to break cover on April 24. What to expect

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Lamborghini is all set to introduce the Urus Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) on 24th April 2024. One of these five cars is the Audi Q6 L e-tron, while there will be a Volkswagen concept as well. This powertrain and its specifications echo what the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid offers. litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired with a 25.9

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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars. Porsche Leipzig GmbH started series production of the Cayenne SUV in 2002, with 259 employees. Current generation Macan.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

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Pure electric cars registered a decrease of 29% to 16,700 vehicles, while plug-in hybrids saw almost 14,000 new clients, up by 7%. Registrations of Volkswagen’s, Volvo’s, Audi’s and Ford’s EVs posted double-digit growth. As expected, new car registrations in Europe faced a steady decline in April. Volume fell from 1.34

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