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VW, Audi conform to $85 million diesel agreement in idea with Texas

Baua Electric

Volkswagen and Audi are finding that out the hard way, and now they are paying the price,” Paxton stated in a commentary. In 2022, Ohio settled with VW for $3.5 VW stated in prior court docket papers that Ohio’s claims may have totaled “$350 million per day, or more than $127 billion per year, over a multi-year period.”

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Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive light-weighting research; first automotive OEM member

Green Car Congress

The group comprises Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti; VWGoA is the first automotive OEM to join the Detroit-based Manufacturing USA institute. Hagen Seifert, Head of Materials, Audi AG. ALMMII was founded by Ohio-based manufacturing technology non-profit EWI, the University of Michigan, and The Ohio State University.

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Goodyear's New Tire Could Revolutionize the EV Driving Experience

The Truth About Cars

Wide Range Compatibility and Launch Details The new tire will be offered in 17 sizes to fit a broad array of popular EV models including Tesla (Models Y, 3, and S), Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevy Bolt, Audi Q4 e-tron, among others. This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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Big DEED turnout in Dayton 

Electric Auto Association

Interest In EVs accelerates in Ohio BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. General Manager Jeffrey Pizza and EV Specialist Zach Johnson of White Allen Euro Group presented a Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron that were very well-received.

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Chemetall Lithium Awarded 5.7M to Set Up Pilot Li-ion Battery Recycling Plant

Green Car Congress

Project partners include: Audi AG, Ingolstadt. million to build and operate an advanced lithium battery recycling facility at their existing Lancaster, Ohio site. Additionally, Toxco manages two battery recycling operations in Ohio. Chemetall GmbH, Frankfurt. Electrocycling GmbH, Goslar. Evonik Litarion GmbH, Kamenz.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

For example, Daimler AG and Audi reportedly have eliminated 20,000 jobs, while auto supplier Bosch will be laying off 1,000 workers in a move to support vehicle electrification. The UAW is trying to unionize GM battery plants like the one in Lordstown, Ohio to increase worker wages and benefits in line with its unionized auto workers.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

Will GM’s Ultium Cells battery factory in Lordstown, Ohio be able to supply enough battery packs? 4, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV have either become available or likely will be in 2021. What would be the average sales volume per model per year?

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