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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

Green Car Congress

Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. The EPA provides further information on how renewable energy certificates are used to account for renewable electrcity generation and use. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

Green Car Congress

Mha (20%) of the peatlands of Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in 2010, surpassing the area of Belgium and causing an annual carbon emission from peat decomposition of 230–310 Mt CO 2 e. There is a variance based on production method, etc.). The effect isn’t only a problem for biodiesel from palm oil.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles. This isn’t the connection utility that lets you run some phone apps through the car’s screen; Android software actually powers the interfaces for phone, navigation, and other functions—including truly excellent voice recognition. Android above all else.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

Green Car Congress

In-vehicle LTE-powered Wi-Fi for up to eight connected devices (requires subscription). EPA-estimated driving range with the standard wheel/tire package is 208 miles for e-tron S and 212 miles for the e-tron Sportback S. Topview camera. Traffic sign recognition. Audi active lane assist with turn assist. Audi pre sense front.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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