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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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We have rock-solid finances. VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. Experts, consultants and politicians tumble over one another with forecasts. We have nine strong brands that work well together. possibly the fuel cell.

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Pike Research makes 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2013

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Sales of e-bikes in North America will grow by more than 50% in 2013 to more than 158,000 bikes, Pike forecasts. Battery swapping gives way to battery financing. The concept of battery swapping “ will fade further into the rearview mirror in 2013 ,” Pike predicts. E-bikes surge. million units during that year. 48-Volt batteries.

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