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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships. Volkswagen-supported projects include: Garcia River Forestry Project. McKinney Landfill.

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Porsche Taycan outsells all ICE cars in Norway, EVs take 83.7% market share in Jan.

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The top-selling car brand last month was Audi, with 952 car registrations. The Audi Q4 e-tron topped January 2022’s car registrations in Norway, with 643 vehicles sold. Rechargeable hybrid vehicles made up 6.8% In comparison, a total of 175 gas-only vehicles were registered in Norway last month. market share. Credit: Porsche).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Audi E-tron 5,612. Bolstered by production in China for that key market, soon to be augmented by new plants in Austin, Texas, and Germany, Tesla does not appear to be looking back, but if it did would continue to see other automakers in its rearview mirror. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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Upcoming entries include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and a Chevrolet crossover to be launched in 2023. Hyundai says a recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent will take just 18 minutes (under optimal circumstances). 4 are already on sale.

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Opinion: EVs for Everyone in 2022

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Tesla has a new plant coming online in Texas to pump up production the country’s best-selling EV—the luxury Model Y crossover. With less sales, but still making an impact on the market are some of the luxury players—the Audi E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback, Porsche Taycan , Tesla Models S and Y. The Big Boost in 2022.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. The Volkswagen Group is developing 70 new electric vehicles, with many currently on the market (including the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-Tron and VW ID.