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2017 Audi A4 Ultra: 31-mpg version of luxury sedan

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Audi offers efficiency-focused "Ultra" versions of several of its models in Europe that are designed to achieve maximum fuel economy with conventional internal-combustion powertrains. So far, none of these models have been offered for sale in the U.S.,

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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

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PEV Sales in China by segment: 2012-2017. Pike projects the PEV market in China will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60% from 2012 to 2017, surpassing 152,000 units sold annually by 2017. the technology as international OEMs look to gain market share in the country. Source: Pike Research.

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

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This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. The world première of the first generation Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2007. Later that year, the first Tiguan came to market.

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Lexus has sold more than 1M hybrids

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Lexus International announced it has sold more than 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide since the RX 400h went on sale in April 2005. —Tokuo Fukuichi, President of Lexus International. The LC 500h will be available for sale in the spring of 2017.

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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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TDI engines for GAZ light commercial vehicles, opening up new business opportunities in international markets. Volkswagen Truck & Bus has a comprehensive portfolio of technologies as well as an extensive international sales network. Furthermore, the Volkswagen brand will in future supply 2.0

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Is A Second OPEC Cut In The Cards?

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The February Oil Market report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that OECD total oil stocks had already dropped nearly 800,000 bpd in the fourth quarter of 2016, the largest fall in three years. million bpd in January 2017, with both OPEC and non-OPEC countries producing less, the IEA noted.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017. In two-thirds of all shopping experiences, sales personnel strongly or solely oriented the customer to select a gasoline or diesel vehicle, and actively dismissed EVs, even when dealerships had EV options for sale.

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