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Volkswagen of America reports Q1 2022 sales; ID.4 accounted for 4.2%

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Volkswagen of America reported Q1 2022 sales of 64,993 units (down 28.5% since 2017, the year the Atlas and new Tiguan were launched. from 2021). SUVs accounted for 76% of total sales in Q1; the battery-electric ID.4 4 sales totaled 2,755 units in Q1 (4.2%). The newcomer Taos racked up 13,674 units in Q1 2022 (21% of total sales.).

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Audi of America to pilot shared fleet service in North Carolina before 2017 debut

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Audi of America is piloting the new service “Audi shared fleet” at a technology incubator in Durham, North Carolina ahead of a national rollout of the corporate car-sharing service in 2017. Three fully accessorized, 2017 Audi A4 sedans will be available on demand and ready for use. million in start-up capital.

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2017 Mazda3 with G-Vectoring arrives in N. America

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) introduced the US-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling. The 2017 Mazda3 is a substantial 3dB quieter at 25 mph over rough roads, thanks to tighter body gaps, improved sound insulation and redesigned weather stripping versus its 2016 predecessor.

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Navigant Research expects 2017 sales of plug-in electric vehicles in N America to be 50% greater than in 2016

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According to a new report from Navigant Research ( Market Data: EV Geographic Forecasts ), 2017 sales of PEVs in North America are on track to be 50% greater than in 2016. Beyond 2017, sales are likely to continue to grow, but the rate of growth will slow.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America has released its National Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan for Cycle 2; Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period that begins in July 2019. Electrify America National Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan. Electrify America will continue to invest in educational efforts to increase consumers’ awareness of EVs.

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2023 Chevy Bolt EV is still the best value EV in America, by far

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Long time Electrek readers will know that I leased a Chevy Bolt EV from 2017 until the pandemic and really loved that electric blue “Micro-SUV” EV; we’ve already taken a look at its younger sibling, the EUV with Super Cruise. The post 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is still the best value EV in America, by far appeared first on Electrek.

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