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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Three CNG tanks arranged perpendicular to the direction of travel are located in the rear of the Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron. Crash tests requirements are also easily met.

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Audi considers first US production plant so its EVs qualify for tax credits

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German automaker and VW Group subsidiary Audi is flirting with the idea of implementing EV production on US soil, so its vehicles can once again qualify for federal tax credits under new terms outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Audi Activesphere concept, Toyota EV platform, tax-credit dissent: Today’s Car News

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Audi reveals an electric pickup, of sorts. And a Senator says the new EV tax credit isn’t being enacted according to the law. Toyota reportedly commits to a dedicated EV platform, but it’s years off. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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2021 Audi Q5, A7 and A8 TFSI e PHEVS now on sale in US

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Now on sale nationwide in the US, the 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine Audi’s premium appointments and driving dynamics with integrated hybrid technology and smartphone app functionality. 2021 Audi Q5 TFSI e. tax incentive. Starting MSRP. EPA-estimated.

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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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Audi is pricing its 2020 A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid with a MSRP of $94,000 in the US. Joining the flagship sedan model line, the Audi A8 TFSI e serves as the first plug-in hybrid variant of the A8. By comparison, the starting MSRP for a 2020 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro with automatic transmission is $85,200. Earlier post.)

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Kia EV6 GT, Audi Activesphere concept, Hyundai US EV production: Today’s Car News

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The EV tax credit revamp might have some companies reexamining U.S. Audi teases a rugged crossover EV concept. production plans. And Kia reveals performance and spec details for the quickest EV6. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has announced U.S.-market market details for its quickest, most powerful EV6 GT model.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 The Audi A6 Avant PHEV thus has an efficient and permanently available all-wheel drive for an equally high level of traction and dynamic handling.

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