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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

Green Car Congress

This total amount includes additions to capitalized development costs of €10.3 In 2009, the Group increased the number of vehicles delivered to customers to 6.336 million (2008: 6.257 million), corresponding to a 11.3% The Group is trying to complete a complex merger with Porsche. The Volkswagen Group will invest around €51.6

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Tesla Prepping IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

The company’s chairman Elon Musk said early last year that an IPO was a possibility in either late 2008 or 2009.&#. The company’s chairman Elon Musk said early last year that an IPO was a possibility in either late 2008 or 2009. in the latter half of 2008 virtually shut down the IPO market. by Reuters.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Porsche Taycan 6,822. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) In fact, the latest sales figures show the Porsche Taycan outselling not only the venerable 911, but also the Panamera.

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Though 12 miles is well short of the 40 plus miles of the upcoming Chevy Volt, the costs associated with the hybrid system should also fall well short of the Volts costly power train. Tags: evdriven. The plug-in Prius is a separate model from the all new 2010 Prius Hybrid. All Rights Reserved.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Indeed Volvo is not alone in having reason to complain – at the end of 2008, there were 13 non-hybrid cars from other manufacturers emitting less than 105g/km of CO2. Tags: The Green Piece congestion charges Volvo. Not the first time…. Technology has moved on, and it’s time to reflect these changes. Here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. It’ll be more expensive than a regular Transit but with lower running costs. Look out Porsche Macan! Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Great Wall Motor Co., and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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