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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is expected to go on sale at participating dealerships in all 50 states in the fall of 2015. The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states.

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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At the CAR Management Briefing seminars in Traverse City last year, Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Engineering and Environmental Office (EEO) Volkswagen Group of America, outlined the roadmap for the three major Volkswagen engine lines currently in production: the EA 211 gasoline engines (1.0l Short-term engine roadmaps. to 2.0l); and the.

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Volkswagen of America bringing new EA288 diesel to MY2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; debuts in 2H 2014

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liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. Schmidt made the announcement during a speech delivered at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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Volkswagen Group ERL working on more intuitive communications between driver, car and environment

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As vehicle connectivity and advanced assistance systems become a ubiquitous part of driving, researchers at Volkswagen Group’s Electronics Research Laboratory ( ERL ) are working to create a “perfect driving experience” by enabling more intuitive forms of communications between the driver, the car and the external environment.