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Audi RS Q e-tron to use ethanol-to-gasoline/e-methanol blend in 2023 Dakar Rally

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At its Dakar debut in January 2022, the Audi RS Q e-tron ( earlier post ) series hybrid set standards in efficiency and competitiveness of e-mobility in motorsport. With this fuel mixture, the Audi RS Q e-tron saves more than 60 percent in carbon dioxide emissions.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske Truck Leasing is the first in its industry to join the CharIN organization. CharIN e.V)

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Ballard and Audi sign definitive agreements regarding use of high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion

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The FCgen-HPS was fully designed and developed by Ballard to stringent automotive standards in the company’s Technology Solutions program with Audi. This marks another power density milestone for Ballard over its decades of PEM fuel cell product innovation.

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Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion; 4.3 kW/L; Audi partner

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The FCgen-HPS was fully designed and developed by Ballard to stringent automotive standards in the company’s Technology Solutions program with Audi AG. Ballard also signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Audi to expand its right to use the FCgen-HPS in all applications, including commercial trucks and passenger cars.

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Audi extends trade-in bonus in Germany for Euro 1-4 diesel owners switching to Audi Euro 6 vehicle

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In Germany, Audi is extending its trade-in bonus for customers who switch from diesel-powered cars that meet the Euro 1 through Euro 4 emissions standards to an Audi that meets the Euro 6 standard. SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands in Germany have also extended their similar offerings.).

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Audi offering LTE as an option on A3 models

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Audi is offering the fast LTE (Long Term Evolution) data transfer technology as a fully integrated option in the Audi S3 Sportback from July, and in all other model variants of the premium compact from early November. Commercial LTE networks already exist in many European countries and in the USA.

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Qualcomm Technologies offering C-V2X chipset and reference design; first commercial solution

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Auto manufacturers continue to express their global support and commitment in helping drive the commercialization of the technology for enhanced safety, advanced services and new applications in next-generation vehicles. Thomas Müller, head of electrics/electronics, Audi. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,

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