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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe. This excellent value makes a significant contribution to the electric range of up to 488 or 472 kilometers (303 or 293 miles) according to the the WLTP. The site has been supplied with renewable energy since 2020.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 will not go on sale in North America. 3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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dependent on route profile, driving style and payload, is between 120 and 160 km (75 to 99 miles); at very low outdoor temperatures the range may be less. After its spring 2014 launch in Europe, the e-Golf will roll out Asia and North America in late 2014 and early 2015, respectively. The e-up accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in 4.9