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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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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 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. The company plans to keep its own water consumption to a minimum and stop using drinking water in vehicle production in the future. billion people worldwide do not have regular access to clean water.

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Some Audi EVs are filtering the air for those outside them

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Audi is running a pilot project with automotive supplier Mann+Hummel aimed at using EVs to clean the air around them. Vehicles are equipped with special filters that can collect particulate matter as they drive along, Audi explained in a press release.

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

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million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. The state’s strategically leveraged investment of settlement funds is anticipated to result in at least $300 million of clean vehicles and infrastructure on New York’s roadways.

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

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Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 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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US Audi EV Sales Grow 29%, BMW EV Sales Grow 63%

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Well, two of the automakers most similar to Tesla in class and vehicle. continued] The post US Audi EV Sales Grow 29%, BMW EV Sales Grow 63% appeared first on CleanTechnica. Some readers asked for broader context.

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