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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 Co., CharIN e.V) Based in Berlin, Germany, it is open to all interested parties.

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Volkswagen Group’s profits dropped 20% in Q1, but it remains confident in hitting 2024 targets

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3 (26,100), Audi Q4 e-tron (22,800), Skoda Enyaq (14,000), Audi Q8 e-tron (9,600), and VW ID.Buzz (7,000). In terms of overall sales, Asia-Pacific saw 2% growth while South America recorded record numbers, up 19% year over year. million vehicles sold globally in Q1. 5 (34,600 units), ID.3

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. Designed by ex-Lamborghini and Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, the truck resembles the Ford F-150 Lightning or Toyota Hilux with four doors, rugged fenders, and a big “BYD ” logo on the front grille. BYD’s Shark electric pickup will meet the growing demand in China and global markets.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia. ŠKODA became the fourth brand of the Volkswagen Group, alongside VW, Audi and SEAT, in 1991 via a joint venture. million cars in 2016.

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Volkswagen Group nearly doubles BEV deliveries in 2021 to 452,900 units; 5.1% of total deliveries

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As forecast, the global semiconductor shortage led to a slight decrease of 4.5% Audi e-tron (incl. The Group also lifted its delivery volumes year-on-year in the South America region. Sales of plug-in hybrids worldwide also rose significantly to 309,500 units (+61%). 4: 119,600. Volkswagen ID.3: Sportback): 49,200.

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Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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The financial key performance indicators for the Lamborghini and Ducati brands are included in the financial figures for the Audi brand. In the past fiscal year, global demand for trucks and buses was well below the previous year’s level. The diesel issue led to special items of €298 million. ŠKODA’s sales revenue in 2015 was up 6.2%

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Volkswagen Group sells 9.24 million vehicles in 2023, BEV share increases to 8.3% | Autocar Professional

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The Volkswagen Group increased its global sales in CY2023 by 12% to 9.24 All regions contributed to this growth, with Europe (+19.7%) and North America (+17.9%) being the main drivers. The Volkswagen Group expanded its market share in Europe as well as North and South America and thus also increased slightly worldwide.