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Audi boosting investment over next 5 years by 9% to €24B; 70% to new models and technology

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In order to meet ambitious CO 2 limits, the company is working not only on the next generation of fuel-efficient gasoline and diesel engines, but also on plug-in hybrids such as the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, which became available in the first markets at the end the year. billion) of capitalized development costs.

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Cal State LA hydrogen station becomes first in state certified to sell to the public by the kilogram

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It’s equivalent to getting the first sticker from the state government to sell gasoline by the gallon. In the last six months, visitors from Korea, Japan, China, Russia, Germany and Scotland have come to Cal State L.A. —Michael Dray. Top: Cal State L.A. Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility. to tour the facility.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The key drive components of the Golf SportWagen HyMotion were developed by Volkswagen Group Research in Germany. Passat HyMotion in LA. Click to enlarge.

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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This is on par with gasoline internal combustion vehicles. The J2601 standard hydrogen fueling protocol was validated in the field with real FCEVs and hydrogen stations in Europe (Denmark, Germany), North America (US), and Asia (Japan) by five original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Earlier post.)

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. liter gasoline engine, the 2.0

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Campaign Begins

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Such a vehicle could reduce gasoline consumption for the average American by 50 percent to 70 percent and reduce automobile emissions well in excess of emissions that might result from the additional use of power plants. All we need is for one of the large auto manufacturers to step up to the plate.”

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. The plug-in made its North American debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Gasoline-electric hybrid fuel efficiency.

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