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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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Lux: VW “actually in a strong position to innovate their way out of this mess”

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VW was slowly moving beyond conventional gasoline and diesel engines anyway, Lux noted, with plans of putting out 20 more plug-in vehicles by 2020 ( earlier post )—such as the production version of the Audi e-tron quattro. AdBlue systems and renewable diesel will infiltrate Europe’s existing diesel passenger vehicle market.

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HeidelbergCement and Joule partnering to explore carbon-neutral fuel application in cement manufacturing

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Joule’s Helioculture platform applies engineered catalysts to convert waste CO 2 directly into renewable fuels such as ethanol or hydrocarbons for diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. The increased use of alternative fuels including biomass (20.6% Earlier post.). of its entire energy consumption in 2012).

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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. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Distinguished Design. The design team aced it.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. The green car rundown: • Audi A3 TDI.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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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. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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