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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

Audi’s EV fightback kicks off now with the triple motor SQ8 e-tron and upcoming Q4 e-tron that’s primed to take advantage of the generous fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption. And Audi is also working on bolstering its EV product line-up across its portfolio as it switches to an all-EV model in less than a decade.

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

EV Central

The new Audi RS e-tron GT is proof that if you’re going to enter a new era then you should do it with a bang. This long, low five-door super-coupe not only the most powerful Audi electric vehicle ever built, it’s the most powerful Audi production car of all time. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

My Energi

According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 34,034 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 16,604 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were registered in June 2024, increasing 7.4% 1] In comparison to diesel sales, which are down 12% compared to 2023, and petrol sales, which plummeted 7.8% 5] Is the additional £3.71

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

After all, according to the latest vehicle registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), [1] more than 23,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 8,900 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were sold across the UK in October 2023 alone – six times the number of diesel cars (5,261). 4] Is the additional £3.71

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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Norway has offered strong incentives for motorists to switch to Electric Vehicles with strong tax incentives for electric vehicles. ICE vehicles are subject to a significant tax, and electric vehicles are exempt from that tax. Sales of Petrol and Diesel car are falling faster that anyone expected. Cliff edge.

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UK Car production slumps in July

EV Info

More than a quarter (26.0%) of all cars made in July were either battery electric (BEV), plug in hybrid (PHEV) or hybrid electric (HEV), their highest share on record, and meaning that UK car factories have turned out 126,757 of these important products since the start of the year. Petrol and Diesel combined take 52%. Big Picture.