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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships. Installation costs will be extra.

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Audi of America targeting 25% of sales to be plug-ins by 2025; national network of 150 kW fast chargers

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Flanked by the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ) on one side and the Audi concept e-tron quattro ( earlier post ) on the other, Audi of America president Scott Keogh used his press conference speech at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday to declare that the brand is targeting at least 25% of its US sales to be e-tron—i.e.,

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Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class

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Tesla’s Model 3, the best selling EV on the market, delivered the biggest savings: at least $15,000 compared to both the BMW 330i (best selling) and Audi A4 (top rated). Lifetime savings of EVs versus comparable gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Tesla continues to dominate EV sales in the UK

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plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEV volumes were essentially flat, YoY. Audi came in 2nd spot, likely mostly thanks to the Q4 e-tron. Audi climbed a bit, as did Polestar and Renault. The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s best selling full electric vehicle for the month. February’s 22.9% combined plugin result comprised 16.5%

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May 2023 – Tesla Model Y conquers Sweden

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full electrics (BEVs), and 21% plugin hybrids (PHEVs). We can see that BEVs have grown strongly whilst PHEVs have slightly declined. Looking at volumes, BEVs came close to doubling YoY, while PHEV lost about 2% volume. The best selling car in May was the Tesla Model Y. May’s combined plugin result of 61.9% comprised 40.9%

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Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

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BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs slackened, with just 11.8% Audi rounded out the top three spots. The remaining ranks are more closely distributed, with MG and Audi in 2nd and 3rd spots. year on year. comprised 16.2%

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