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Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B at the finish line – efficiency in the entire model range

Posted on05. Oct, 2009 by .

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Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B at the finish line – efficiency in the entire model range * New Audi A3 1.6 TDI impresses with fuel consumption of around three litres * High performance models make their case with outstanding consumption figures * Long-distance trip through Europe under everyday conditions with 120 participants The Audi [...]

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Volvo Car Corporation to put plug-in hybrids on the market in 2012

Posted on25. Sep, 2009 by .

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Volvo Car Corporation to put plug-in hybrids on the market in 2012 Volvo is introducing a series-produced plug-in hybrid as early as 2012. Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers. For longer distances, an efficient diesel hybrid engine automatically takes over. The combined range [...]

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Efficient mobility under everyday conditions – The “Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B”

Posted on22. Sep, 2009 by .

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Efficient mobility under everyday conditions – The “Audi Efficiency Challenge A to B” * Audi confirms the efficiency of its cars on a long-distance trip * Over 4,000 kilometers through Europe with 20 models from the Audi product range * Efficiency: standard in every Audi 4,182 kilometers through Europe in nine days, from Å on [...]

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Only 99 grams CO2 per kilometer: Two new models in Audi’s A3 series

Posted on21. Sep, 2009 by .

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Only 99 grams CO2 per kilometer: Two new models in Audi’s A3 series * Audi A3 1.6 TDI with 99 grams CO2/km * Innovations from the Modular Efficiency Platform * 77 kW (105 hp) and 250 Nm of torque for powerful propulsion Audi has once again raised the efficiency bar: the new A3 1.6 TDI [...]

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Passes 1 Million Miles

Posted on14. Sep, 2009 by .

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Passes 1 Million Miles No Gasoline or Tailpipe Pollution in Reaching Unprecedented Milestone DETROIT, September 11 – The Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles today passed 1 million miles of gasoline and tailpipe pollution-free driving by homemakers, accountants, computer game designers and others using the vehicles every day in real-world conditions. [...]

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FORD WIXOM VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANT GAINS NEW LEASE ON LIFE AS RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK

Posted on14. Sep, 2009 by .

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FORD WIXOM VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANT GAINS NEW LEASE ON LIFE AS RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK * Ford Motor Company’s idled Wixom Assembly Plant will be redeveloped into one of the nation’s largest renewable energy manufacturing parks * Ford has reached an agreement in principle to sell Wixom Assembly Plant to Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, and [...]

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Chrysler Canada Announces Cash for Clunkers and Official Partnership with Retire Your Ride Program

Posted on24. Aug, 2009 by .

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Chrysler Canada Announces Cash for Clunkers and Official Partnership with Retire Your Ride Program -   Most aggressive scrappage incentive in Canada -   First automaker to partner with government’s Retire Your Ride -   Up to $1,800 in discounts including $300 Retire Your Ride reward -   All new 2009 and 2010 Chrysler Canada vehicles are eligible -   [...]

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General Motors and Koenigsegg Group Sign Stock Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Saab Automobile AB

Posted on19. Aug, 2009 by .

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General Motors and Koenigsegg Group Sign Stock Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Saab Automobile AB # The deal is expected to close by year’s end and will secure Saab’s future # The closing will be subject to funding agreements and other closing conditions # Saab Automobile plans to exit reorganization shortly Zurich.  General Motors [...]

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The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Posted on12. Aug, 2009 by .

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The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 – American Market Version Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 13 August 2009, 6pm Eastern… BMW announced today the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. [...]

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