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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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Watch out, Toyota. million ($24,500), BYD aims to rival Toyota on its home turf. An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). The growth comes as domestic automakers like Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Mazda lag behind the market.

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GM to Make Use of Heat Pump Technology to Improve The Efficiency of Their EVs 

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The system in GM EVs uses a compressor and evaporator component system with a specifically designed refrigerant that undergoes a phase change, similar to the systems used by other automakers like Tesla and Toyota. GM believes it can help speed up charging and acceleration and extend range.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro. As always, we recommend speaking with a tax professional and EV dealer directly in order to ensure what you and your new vehicle qualify for.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform.

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Here's all the new electric cars or EVs coming to Australia in 2021

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Audi RS e-Tron GT. The sister vehicle to the Porsche Taycan, the Audi RS e-Tron GT is the first Audi RS model to go fully-electric, beating rivals BMW M and Mercedes-AMG to market with emissions-free motoring. The Audi e-Tron GT is due to arrive in Australia during the third quarter of 2021. Hyundai Kona Electric.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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