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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

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Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Now, to refocus, Audi has announced that it will no longer be selling PHEVs in the giant Asian market. In its place, Audi will now be focusing on EV sales and development.

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Audi’s Line Of EVs May Soon Be Produced In The United States

CleanTechnica EVs

Audi’s line of EVs may soon be produced in the United States, as soon as 2023, thanks to the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). For BEVs and PHEVs to remain eligible for tax credits, the final assembly must happen in North […].

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Audi’s European sales up 6% in November; A3 e-tron PHEV sales “extremely encouraging”

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Audi sales increased globally 1% in November to 147,750 deliveries. In Europe, Audi increased sales by 6% to around 62,300 units, despite the model changeover for its bestseller, the Audi A4, and in spite of the background of the Volkswagen Group emissions issue. Since the start of the year, Audi has sold more than 1.64

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.) EPA Trends report. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla one of few automakers retaining U.S. EV incentives after rule change

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EV incentives in the United States have been a hot topic in Congress since the Inflation Reduction Act was introduced to the House floor last year. This includes Rivian’s R1S and R1T, Volvo’s S60 PHEV, BMW’s X5 xDrive45e, Volkswagen’s ID.4 following a new rule implementation.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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Chinese state-owned automaker Chery is reportedly still looking to the United States as a possible point of expansion. Exeed is a luxury brand that intends to compete with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. soil, Wu said there would be a mix of EVs and PHEVs. But this isn’t the first time the brand has said so.

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Tesla’s build quality sees slight improvement in J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study

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Power’s annual United States Initial Quality Survey was released today and revealed that Tesla’s build quality score actually improved since last year. Power access to owner information in the states where that permission is required by law, Tesla vehicles remain ineligible for awards.”

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