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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

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The Volkswagen Group made progress in 2016 in overcoming its self-inflicted diesel crisis. Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 In spite of further challenges resulting from the diesel issue and the persistently difficult conditions in vehicle markets such as Brazil and Russia, the Group delivered 10.3

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EPA approves Rolls-Royce marine natural gas engine for sale in US

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for sale in the US market marine natural gas engines designed to improve fuel efficiency, cut methane slip emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. Earlier post.).

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Honda unveils 10th generation 2016 Civic Sedan; two new engines, including Honda’s first turbo in US

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Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. The new Civic’s 2.0-liter

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Getrag begins production of 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission; hybrid versions in 2016

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For the Asian market, the transmission will also be produced in China starting in 2017. Hybrid versions of this transmission can be used in vehicles without major changes in installation space, starting in 2016. —Bernd Eckl, Getrag Executive Vice President for Sales. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen Financial Services AG acquires parking mobile payments company PayByPhone

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Volkswagen Financial Services AG has already acquired a 92% shareholding in Sunhill Technologies GmbH, the German market leader in mobile-parking solutions across 90 German cities. Christian Dahlheim, the management board member responsible for sales and marketing at Volkswagen Financial Services AG. million registered users.

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Aemetis wins $6M biodiesel supply contract with India Government oil companies

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announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary has won a $6-million first contract to supply biodiesel to the India government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) in a public tender process. The OMC’s provide about 70% of the fuel consumed in India, and the diesel fuel market is growing at a rate of more than 5% per year.

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