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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. The g-tron models are especially eco-friendly when running on Audi e-gas. Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0 kilogram (1.3

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2022 G80 five stars, and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) gave a Top Safety Pick+, the highest overall safety ratings from both organizations. Warranties.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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The battery pack covers (a carbon fiber reinforced plastic shell with an aluminum cover) are secured using the same fastening system used for windshields. Volkswagen is pursuing a number of advanced chemistry options through its different organizations, including its Palo Alto, California-based research organization. “We

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