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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Green Car Congress

Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

Baua Electric

An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). The growth comes as domestic automakers like Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Mazda lag behind the market. Most imports were luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. Starting at ¥3.63

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CRU: EVs will transform aluminum demand

Green Car Congress

Car makers are yet to decide the standard for battery housing, and CRU incorporates a combination of predominantly steel housing (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Nissan Leaf BEV), cast aluminum battery housing (Audi PHEVs) and a combination of extrusions and rolled products (Tesla Model S).

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

Baua Electric

4 (all models) (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 VOLVO C40 (2022) $4,000 XC40 Recharge (2021- 2022 ) $4,000 Last updated 1/23/2024, most recent changes in bold The Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro. As always, we recommend speaking with a tax professional and EV dealer directly in order to ensure what you and your new vehicle qualify for.

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Here's all the new electric cars or EVs coming to Australia in 2021

EVolution

Audi RS e-Tron GT. The sister vehicle to the Porsche Taycan, the Audi RS e-Tron GT is the first Audi RS model to go fully-electric, beating rivals BMW M and Mercedes-AMG to market with emissions-free motoring. This is a worthwhile and proven approach taken by so many Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extended range EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 2:20PM (4/25/2009) You know, I still just have no use for a toy car at a real car price. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. Jason ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 10:41PM (4/09/2009) Home recharge with your home solar recharge station would be the most desirable for commuting from the suburbs. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!