Audi mulls US EV plant incentives

Audi considers US EV plant

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IRA stimulates EV production

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Current Audi EV plants

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Joint venture with VW

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IRA requires US assembly

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Federal regulations encourage US production

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IRA spurs $28B in investment

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New plant aligns with plans

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