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Mercedes’ next high performance EV spotted testing in California

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The upcoming Mercedes AMG EQE SUV was spotted completing testing in California ahead of a planned launch in the coming year. Now, as the premium German brand looks to electrify its performance offerings as well, its newest electric AMG model has been spotted testing in California, the Mercedes AMG EQE SUV.

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Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group will pay $225 million, including $66 million to California, for harm resulting from the sale of its 3.0-liter In addition, VW will contribute to California’s ZEV market by introducing two new ZEV models, plus the electric e-Golf, or its replacement, by 2019. One of those new vehicles must be an electric SUV.

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Regulators approve updates to some Audi, VW, Porsche 3.0-liter diesel SUVs

Green Car Reports

State and federal environmental regulators announced Monday they had approved modifications to illegally polluting Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche SUVs fitted with VW Group's 3.0-liter liter V-6 TDI turbodiesel engine The EPA and California Air Resources Board sent a letter Friday to VW announcing the approved modifications for the 3.0-liter

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Porsche Plug-In Hybrids Selling Well In California

Green Car Reports

Porsche is moving forward with plans to produce and sells its first electric car, but the German automaker is already seeing success with plug-in hybrids. Over the past few years, Porsche has launched three plug-in models, including the Panamera S E-Hybrid sedan, Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV, and the now-defunct 918 Spyder supercar.

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Long-distance Porsche Taycan, more Ford electrics, EPA chaos: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Porsche covers more than 2,100 miles in 24 hours with its new Taycan electric car. A new report reveals two new electric SUVs coming from Ford. A deal between California and several automakers have thrown EPA efforts to roll back fuel-economy regulations into a tailspin.

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Porsche’s upgraded Taycan EV boasts longer range and faster charging

Baua Electric

In initial tests, the new Porsche Taycan showed impressive driving range of up to 365 miles (587 km). New Porsche Taycan test drives up to 365 miles These are not official ratings, but Porsche claims “the extensively updated Taycan” offers more range and quicker charging. “For FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Ford Shows Off the Mustang Mach-E Rally, A Beefy Electric Pony Car

The Truth About Cars

& Ford teased the SUV a few days ago, showing flashes of a beefy Mach-E tearing up a dirt road. The SUV Ford showed at the event wore heavy camouflage, but we can see a unique LED daytime running light setup, beefy cladding along the rockers and under the front bumper.& & [Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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