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Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

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Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. Audi plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ) last year; Audi has now introduced the gasoline counterpart, R33 Blue Gasoline.

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Audi Environmental Foundation, TUB developing microplastics filter for tire wear particles

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The Audi Environmental Foundation is developing filters for urban runoff in conjunction with the Technical University of Berlin (TUB). —Rüdiger Recknagel, Director of the Audi Environmental Foundation. Initial field and lab tests have now demonstrated the efficiency of the system.

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Audi plans to cut water consumption in production in half by 2035

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Audi has included the economical and efficient use of water as a key aspect of its Mission:Zero environmental program. To this end, Audi is implementing efficient processes and closed water cycles, and increasing the use of rainwater. In the long term, Audi plans to implement closed water cycles at all production locations.

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Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric

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EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% continued] The post Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica. in the first quarter of 2024. year over year.

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What Are The Fastest Electric Cars On The Market?

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Some of the fastest EVs on the market today come from Tesla, Lucid Motors, and traditional automakers like Audi and Mercedes, offering consumers a wider selection of quick, clean-energy vehicles than […]

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Audi México produces completely without wastewater

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Audi is now the first premium manufacturer to produce automobiles completely free of wastewater. At its site in San José Chiapa, Mexico, the company is using a new water treatment process that collects 100 percent of the wastewater produced there, purifies it and feeds large volumes of clean water back into the plant’s water supply system.

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Audi introducing four new TDI diesel models to the US market

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Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter V6 TDI clean diesel models will include the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5 and an updated Q7 TDI. The flagship of the Audi brand, the A8 TDI, achieves a manufacturer estimated fuel efficiency of 24 mpg (9.8

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