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AR?V eBikes from GM are available for preorder; two models on BikeExchange.com

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V was selected as part of a global crowdsourcing campaign announced in November 2018. Preorders are now available via [link]. V used GM’s automotive-grade capabilities to set high standards in eBike engineering. The battery was validated to rigorous safety standards similar to GM’s EV batteries. The name AR?V

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. TFSI is coupled as standard with a seven-speed S tronic. The new A6 with new and refined driver assistance systems sets new standards in its luxury class.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. MMTCO 2 e (+0.2%) in 2018 compared to 2017. from 2017 to 2018 due to a strong growth in real GDP.

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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Topics included the upcoming introduction of the blue e-motion Golf electric vehicle, sometimes called the e-Golf, near the end of 2013 (early 2014 for the US market), as well as Volkswagen’s goal of achieving 3% of its global sales through plug-in vehicles by 2018. Which charging standard will prevail? “DC Volkswagen sold 9.07

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. At market introduction the coupé will be available with either a 3.0 Additional four and six-cylinder engines will follow after the market introduction in early March 2018. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine. It consumes in the base version just 5.5

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VW unveils 2019 Jetta at Detroit; MQB-based, lower price

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The power is taken to the front wheels via a new standard six-speed manual transmission, with an eight-speed automatic transmission optional on the base model and standard on higher trims. Automatic transmission models come standard with a Start/Stop system designed to improve fuel efficiency.

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