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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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With the start of production of the Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV in Ingolstadt in 2022, Audi is introducing the second-generation steel coil lubrication Prelube II. The idea originated from Audi employees in the press shop in Ingolstadt, and has already caught on at the Volkswagen Group. grams of conventional oil.

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California, 6 automakers finalize bilateral Clean Car Framework agreements

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Under the framework agreements, gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks will get cleaner through 2026 at about the same rate as the former Obama-era program.

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Audi unveils Q8 plug-in hybrid concept full-size SUV; production version in 2018

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Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined. lb-ft) of torque.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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In October 2016, a federal judge approved a national settlement plan to address Volkswagen’s installation and use of devices in approximately 580,000 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles that circumvented federal emissions standards for NO x. With the support of the Attorney General's Office, New York received $127.7

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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For example, Audi utilizes computer vision to identify flaws in sheet metal, preventing defective parts from leaving the factory floor. For instance, Audi utilizes AI to enforce stringent quality standards among its suppliers.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. Maybe you own a Tesla Model X or Audi e-tron. In the future, sharing an electric vehicle might be standard. Policymakers need to establish regulation and demand cleaner vehicles.

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New Biomass-to-Liquids Industry Association is Formed; Urges EPA to Promote the Cleanest Renewable Fuels Compatible with Existing Fuels Infrastructure

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The renewable fuels produced are predominantly synthetic diesel and jet fuel, which are nearly identical to current crude oil-derived fuels, although significantly cleaner. This week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin considering comments on its “Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard Program” (“RFS2 Proposal”).

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