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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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In addition to lowering fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and emissions of criteria pollutants, Volkswagen is striving to standardize mounting orientation, to realize a compact architecture to enable short overhang in the vehicles, and to reduce engine weight by up to 30%.

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

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This money will be spent on projects to reduce smog-producing pollution, such as incentivizing clean, heavy-duty vehicles and equipment in disadvantaged communities. 2013 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel. 2014 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel, Audi A6, A7, A8, A8L, Q5. Affected 3.0 2010 VW Touareg, Audi Q7.

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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The complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles had illegal defeat devices installed that impair their emission control systems and cause emissions to exceed EPA’s standards, resulting in harmful air pollution. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). Earlier post.). liter engines, and November 2, 2015 for certain 3.0 Affected 3.0

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard.

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

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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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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. In India, only a few cars are equipped with PHEV technology, including luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 and Porsche Cayenne, luxury sedans like the Porsche Panamera, and even supercars like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Lamborghini Revuelto.

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Road Test: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

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Keeping the needle below that point, which is not hard to do in town, the XC90 becomes a massively efficient non-polluter. The midsize PHEVs include the BMW X5 xDrive 40e (2-row), Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (2-row), Lexus RX 500h+ (2-row), Lexus TX 550h+ (3-row) and Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid (2-row).