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New Year, New Opportunities!

Noodoe

Together, we’re making an impact and bringing reality to our shared dream of electrifying worldwide transportation. . At Noodoe, we’re committed to continuing our quest of bringing easy EV charging solutions to companies around the world. This year, we expanded our international footprints in many directions.

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Volkswagen Group orders external investigation of emissions testing violations, pledges full support to EPA and ARB

Green Car Congress

On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that, based on ARB testing, Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars equipped with 2.0L EPA issued a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) alleging that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter,

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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

Green Car Congress

The German Federal Government plan to have one million electric cars on its roads by 2020 has failed, according to the analysis of international management consulting firm Bain & Company. In terms of international electric car market share, Germany with 0.6% (as of 1Q 2015) is far behind Norway (33.1%) and the Netherlands (5.7%).

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VW introduces new, more efficient TSI engine generation; Miller cycle with higher compression and electric VTG turbo

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is presenting the latest generation of the EA211 TSI evo at the 37 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The cylinder head has been extensively re-engineered. Last year, Audi engineers introduced their then new series-production 2.0 Increase in charge density through efficient exhaust gas turbocharging.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Green Car Congress

We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. The pursuit of fuel efficient vehicles is driving the development of smaller engines with a greater power density which puts more stress on the internal components like the intake and exhaust valves. Audi will replace the 3.6-liter

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. International evidence demonstrates that a Clean Vehicle Standard and Clean Vehicle Discount, including the feebate mechanism, should rapidly accelerate the uptake of zero emissions vehicles in New Zealand. International evidence . International supply .

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Audi RS e-Tron GT.