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Charging the Audi e-tron; 248.5 miles in the WLTP cycle

Green Car Congress

The production version of the Audi e-tron prototype is the first car on the market that can charge at charging stations with up to 150 kW. Audi e-tron prototype in Berlin. At market launch, Audi will provide e-tron customers simplified access to roughly 80% of these charging stations with a proprietary charging service.

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They Kept Your Car for How Long?

The Truth About Cars

Chances are, most of us have been without our wheels for an unexpected spell – whether that was at the hands of a so-called professional garage or one’s own wrenching ineptitude is often up to our own personalities. Since then, the little hatchback has apparently loitered at the dealer roughly long enough for a ewe to have lambs.

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Tesla Commits To IAA Mobility Show In Munich

The Truth About Cars

We’ve been hearing for years that auto shows are a thing of the past and that the internet has killed the personal touches we all loved about the industry. Interestingly, VinFast will be at the show, as well as Opel, Renault, Rimac, Porsche, and Audi. Here in the U.S.,

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.”

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6 Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers (and how they’re changing the cost of driving)

EV Life

The I-Pace ranks slightly behind Tesla and Audi in the luxury electric SUV rankings. Explore Dealer Offers. 2 Audi e-tron – Electric SUV. 2 Audi e-tron – Electric SUV. Designed to go toe-to-toe with Tesla’s Model X, the e-tron is Audi’s first luxury electric SUV. Explore Dealer Offers.

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

Baua Electric

While Cadillac relies on a large dealer network in the US, European customers can order a customized EV directly online. The all-around Lyriq has been compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi A8 e-tron, and BMW iX. The brand is also planning a showroom in Paris, and the Lyriq will be available for order online from March 23.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

Tesla offered to help Porsche with battery management through Audi contacts years ago, but Porsche management at the time rejected any external help, saying it could handle everything internally, the source noted. Around three years ago, Porsche asked Tesla through Audi contacts if they could help then, but at the time, Tesla declined.

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