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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

Green Car Congress

Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. Audi SQ5 TDI mild hybrid 48V drivetrain. For exhaust gas aftertreatment, Audi uses twin-dosing technology based two SCR catalytic converters working together.

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Tesla, VW and several other EVs that qualify for the new 2023 US EV tax credit

Teslarati

EV tax credit. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the vehicles that qualify for the 2023 EV tax credit. federal tax credit includes EVs made by fourteen manufacturers. The full list is as follows: 2023 Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro (PHEV). 4 AWD as SUVs. 2022-2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4.

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. GMC Hummer SUV. The post DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit appeared first on TESLARATI. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. Ford F Series.

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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

EV Life

These combination car-and-SUVs have become immensely popular for a variety of reasons. The second reason EV crossovers are so popular with automakers is the vehicle classification standards put forth by the Treasury Department to determine whether a vehicle is a car, SUV, truck, or van. Where Are All the True SUVs?

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

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Audi’s Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron, as well as the GMC Hummer EV SUV, have inventories that are well above 100 days. One particular reason behind the lack of sales for vehicles like the GMC Hummer EV SUV and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 may be their ineligibility for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) federal tax credits.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

Drive Electric

The Audi e-Tron is a large premium electric SUV with space for five adults, a big boot, all-wheel drive and a 249-mile driving range. DriveElectric offers a range of options for those looking for an Audi e-Tron lease with alternative leasing choices for those interested in an Audi e-Tron business lease. Summary. ?

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