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Audi plans almost €22-billion investment through 2018; targeting 2M annual deliveries

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In addition to developing new models and alternative drive concepts, the current investment program also provides for the next generation of fuel-efficient engines, which will enable Audi to meet stricter emissions legislation worldwide. —Axel Strotbek, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Finance and Organization.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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It was braving through inheriting the loss-making Reva while Tata Motors just had a few R&D concepts of the Vista and Nano electric. Currently, the company has 56 facilities, including eight overseas in North America, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Poland and China, and presence in over 20 countries.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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We have rock-solid finances. The imminent collapse of traffic in megacities such as Mumbai, Mexico City or Bangkok. For the medium term, Volkswagen sees a mix of drive concepts: Highly efficient combustion; Natural gas vehicles; Second-generation biofuels (e.g., We have nine strong brands that work well together.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Here’s our rough draft, which we’re releasing as we refine the concept—we moved up our plans when we learned about the Tuesday address. Retrofitters can partner with energy service companies to finance those costs, backed by federal loan guarantees. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe.

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Study recommends $10B/year US federal investment in energy RD&D and a substantial price on carbon emissions; leveraging the national labs and encouraging the private sector for a clean energy future

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ARPA-E has won strong reviews for its focus on high-risk, high-payoff energy technology concepts, and it fills an important gap in US energy innovation. There has been insufficient systematic study of the effectiveness of US energy innovation institutions, and how their effectiveness might be improved.

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VW ID.4 review, Audi Q6 E-Tron preview, Lexus RX PHEV, Trump EV tariff: The Week in Reverse

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept BMW provided a first look at another concept previewing its next generation of EVs. Meanwhile, it confirmed “a financing commitment” of up to $150 million, said it continues to negotiate with another automaker—reportedly Nissan—over a strategic partnership, and is pursuing a franchised-dealership model.

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