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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. Bentley Continental GT. Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Audi R8, Spyder. Cadillac CTS-V. Ferrari (California, F430).

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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

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Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. For those who do move to EV, they will find their running costs substantially lower.

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Hackenberg resigns from Audi Board of Management

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The move comes as Volkswagen AG continues to work to address the diesel engine emissions cheating scandal. Numerous car models from Audi, Volkswagen and Bentley were significantly affected by his commitment and expertise. In 2010, he became head of the corporate quality department at Porsche.

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VW Group restructuring in response to emissions testing scandal; greater focus on the modular toolkits; Klinger out, Horn stays

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The changes follow in the wake of the diesel emissions testing scandal that led to the resignation of former CEO Martin Winterkorn. Consequently, a Porsche brand group with Bentley and Bugatti will be established for the sportscar and mid-engine toolkit.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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Now the conventional companies face the huge problem of transitioning from an ICE engine culture to an EV culture and this can be scary for the big corporates who have been operating with ICE-powered cars. Bentley is perhaps the least probable contender for early electrification on this list, but they are all in. General Motors.