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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. In its latest version, the three-liter V6 delivers 251 kW (341 PS) and 700 N·m (516.3 lb-ft) of torque.

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BMW presenting prototype hydrogen fuel cell drive module at upcoming Detroit Auto Show

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Among its offerings at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month, BMW will present the prototype of a drive module for electric hydrogen fuel cell drive systems for the first time. These agreements follow a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2012. Earlier post.).

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GreenGT to present H2 fuel cell racer on Paul Ricard Circuit

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On 27 June, during the French leg of the FIA WTCC, GreenGT will present the GreenGT H2, a hydrogen fuel cell racing car, on the Paul Ricard circuit. Based on this work, development of a new chassis and a new more powerful, but far more compact fuel cell (with a linear power of 340 kW or 460 Hp) was started by GreenGT in 2012.

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Volkswagen presents advanced version of near-production Taigun SUV in India; 3-cylinder turbo direct injection 1.0L engine

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At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. Compared to the first conceptual design presented in São Paulo, Brazil in 2012, the new sport utility vehicle features a new rear section with outside-mounted spare wheel—a redesign driven by customer input.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks , which is submitted annually to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. from 1990 to 2012. From 2011 to 2012, these emissions decreased by 198.8

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BASF and Volkswagen present Science Award Electrochemistry to Dr. Vanessa Wood for work on Li-ion batteries

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The award was presented in a ceremony at Stanford University by Dr. Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Prof. The Science Award Electrochemistry was initiated by BASF and Volkswagen in 2012. It is presented annually and targets outstanding scientists in the global academic research community.

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Dana presenting VariGlide beltless transmission technology at International VDI Conference

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Dana Holding Corporation will present its VariGlide planetary variator for beltless continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) at the International VDI Conference, to be held 21-22 June 2016, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. In 2012, Dana formed a strategic relationship with Fallbrook Technologies Inc.