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Audi begins initial engine testing of Global Bioenergies, Fraunhofer e-gasoline

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Audi remains convinced of the potential of the fuels e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel and is continuing to pursue its e-fuels strategy. Audi and its development partners Global Bioenergies S.A. galons US), the largest batch yet produced—of synthetic Audi e-gasoline for initial engine tests.

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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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The special fuel, developed by long-time series partner Aral, consists of 50% high-quality renewable components derived from waste products. Audi will use its 2017 Audi RS 5 DTM race-taxi, fitted with an additional passenger seat; R-Motorsport will use an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 race car. earlier post ). TFSI DTM 2019.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. kilowatt-hours).

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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Maneuvering in town with the electric power steering, including parking, was easy in what is a well-balanced crossover. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-Tron Sportback EV to Portfolio. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Not much here.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Maybe the last of the gas-burners. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe.