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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Green Car Congress

Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%. TDI is raised to 2000 bar, helping increase the power output and reduce emissions. The penetration of spark-ignited powertrains in light trucks is projected to drop to 55% in 2025 from 74% in 2016.

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iMiEV Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In Eco (economy) the motor output is limited to about 45bhp reducing the current flow from the batteries and extending range. There is no whine from the motor like you get with most electric vehicles, and even the noise from wind and tires on the road is minimal. The biggest thing you notice about the car is how quite it is.