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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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Audi is offering the revamped A4 with many engine options equipped with 12V and 48V mild-hybrid systems (MHEV). This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. Audi A5 Coupé. With the S5 TDI, Audi measurements show that this electrification can reduce fuel consumption in everyday operation by up to 0.4 TDI engine with electric powered compressor and 48-volt main electrical system in the updated Audi S5 Sportback offers combined fuel consumption of 6.2–6.1

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Audi updates RS 4 Avant with new B-cycle twin-turbo V6; 17% lower fuel consumption than predecessor

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Audi Sport GmbH has fine-tuned many details of the RS 4 Avant which was newly introduced in September 2017, including the addition of a new high-torque twin-turbo V6 with a power output of 331 kW (450 metric hp) and 600 N·m (442.5 TFSI twin-turbo V6, Audi Sport GmbH is building on the legendary 2.7 With the 2.9 With the 2.9

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. Audi S5 Sportback TDI. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 Audi S5 Coupé TDI. lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.

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Second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback debuts as a wide-bodied, 48V mild-hybrid five-seater; cylinder-on-demand

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One of two world debuts at the Audi stand at the IAA in Frankfurt is the second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback. Audi Sport GmbH is presenting the RS 7 Sportback as a wide-bodied five-seater for the first time, also showcasing the improved performance and efficiency delivered by a mild hybrid system. l/100 km (20.3 – 20.6

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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The new Audi S6 and S7 models in Europe are making their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine. For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. Audi S6 Sedan: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.3 – 6.2 Audi S7 Sportback TDI. 37.3 – 37.9 1 and 16.5:1

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Tesla sales; Audi e-tron, Ford SUV range; pickup mpg; sporty Nio: Today's Car News

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Tesla announced its production and delivery numbers so far for 2019—and they aren't very promising. Audi released long-awaited final range ratings for its upcoming e-tron quattro electric SUV.

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