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Blazer EV issues, clean hydrogen rules, Prius Prime, Porsche-Audi charge cord: Today’s Car News

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Porsche and Audi are issuing recall letters for most of their plug-in vehicles, but it’s not for the vehicles themselves. Chevy Blazer EV sales have been halted. Hydrogen rules aim to reel in the dirtier side of the hydrogen economy. And we look at the Prius Prime as one of the year’s best.

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Audi E-Tron electric SUV plugs into some sunshine with solar program

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Audi is offering 3,000 of its E-Tron electric SUV buyers a complimentary 10-year subscription to solar power. Under a deal with the clean-energy provider Acadia announced yesterday, owners will save some money and help with solar adoption.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. TDI clean diesel, and 290 hp (213 kW) in the 2.0 Click to enlarge.

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Audi pricing 2015 A3 sedan starting at $29,900 in US; diesel, PHEV coming

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Audi of America announced that base pricing for the 2015 A3 sedan in the US will start at $29,900. The A3 represents the entry level to the Audi brand. The A3 sedan also plays a pivotal role in the soon to be expanding Audi A3 family. TDI clean diesel, and a high-output 2.0 TFSI offered in the S3.

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Audi E-tron aces IIHS tests, BMW 3-Series plug-in, states vs. EPA: Today's Car News

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The Audi E-tron makes the safety honor roll. And the 3-Series plug-in goes faster and farther. A group of states and cities, led by the New York attorney general, have sued the EPA over its decision to roll back the Clean Power Plan. States and cities are suing the EPA. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Volkswagen to introduce Passat Plug-in hybrid “soon”; Group electrifying more than 40 more models over next few years

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Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.”. l/100 km combine) or the Audi A3 TDI ultra (3.2 He said that the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE (1.5 l/100 km) and Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (1.5 He said that the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE (1.5

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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, Inc. announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. 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. TDI clean diesel. Audi connect.

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