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Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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Customers of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in Germany are once again placing more orders for diesel vehicles. In 2018, the share of incoming orders for vehicles equipped with the latest diesel technology as a proportion of the overall vehicle portfolio was 43% compared to 39% in 2017.

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Ethanol production in Germany fell 12.88% last year from 2018; market share of E10 up 1 percentage point

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German bioethanol production, standardized for use as fuel, fell last year to 542,699 tonnes—12.8% million tonnes, about 1% more than in the previous year (2018: 17.8 million tonnes, the sales volume was more than 6% higher than in the previous year (2018): 2.31 In 2018 this percentage was still 6.3%. More than 31.4

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Webasto starts EV battery production in Germany

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Webasto, a global systems partner to the automotive industry, has started the production of batteries for electric vehicles in Germany. From the beginning of 2020 the company will manufacture its self-developed standard battery system for commercial vehicles there. Entry into the Chinese market is in preparation.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. The Audi Q8 e-tron comes standard with the Plug & Charge function. The new Audi Q8 e-tron comes standard with an air-spring suspension with controlled shock absorption. The base price for the Audi Q8 e-tron in Germany will be €74,400. Suspension.

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BMW Group to build future MINI E vehicles in China with Great Wall Motor

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The BMW Group and Great Wall Motor have launched a new joint venture—Spotlight Automotive Limited—and are building a joint plant in China, where the BMW Group will produce future fully-electric models of its MINI brand. The joint venture will not be creating an additional sales organization in China for future electric vehicles.

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Audi extends trade-in bonus in Germany for Euro 1-4 diesel owners switching to Audi Euro 6 vehicle

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In Germany, Audi is extending its trade-in bonus for customers who switch from diesel-powered cars that meet the Euro 1 through Euro 4 emissions standards to an Audi that meets the Euro 6 standard. SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands in Germany have also extended their similar offerings.).

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SMUD announces regional initiative to develop a future mobility center in Sacramento

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Sacramento’s SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest community-owned, not-for-profit, electric service provider, will develop a model for a future Mobility Center that will foster innovation in the clean transportation sector and serve as a catalyst for carbon reduction and inclusive economic development.