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Audi using swarm data to improve car-to-X service local hazard alerts

Green Car Congress

Audi is using high-precision swarm data for the first time to improve its car-to-X service “local hazard alerts”. Since 2017, cars made by Audi have been able to warn each other about accidents, broken-down vehicles, traffic jams, road ice, or limited visibility. In Europe, more than 1.7

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Rivian receives award from PETA for making its vehicles 100% cruelty-free

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Rivian has won an award from one of the strictest vegan organizations in the world. As a light thanks for Rivian’s efforts to design its vehicles with cruelty-free materials, PETA noted that is sending a box of “delicious cow-shaped vegan chocolates” to the electric truck maker.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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Veloz is a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. The total number of light-duty vehicles sold cumulatively in California exceeded 1 million at the end of 2021. Audi: 2,404 e-tron, 557 e-tron Sportback, 150 e-tron GT, 66 RS e-tron GT (1.7%). Porsche: 2,350 Taycan (1.3% ).

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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In October 2016, a federal judge approved a national settlement plan to address Volkswagen’s installation and use of devices in approximately 580,000 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles that circumvented federal emissions standards for NO x. With the support of the Attorney General's Office, New York received $127.7

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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The two-line LED lights are a signature Genesis design, front and rear. Those are the highest overall safety ratings from both organizations. For a six-year old company, Genesis is traveling at light speed when it comes to becoming an all-electric car brand. Interior: An Eye for Detail. Safety, Warranty and Pricing.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

Clean Fleet Report

Mercedes-Benz has no interest in ceding any ground to Tesla, Audi, Porsche, Lucid or any of the other car companies that want a piece at the upper end of the luxury EV market. EQS 580 and 4MATIC badging sit below the LED light bar that connects the tail lights with their distinctive helix design. inch passenger display.