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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. Conversely, the relatively firm ride offered by Mazda may turn off some drivers who just wanted a strict luxury vehicle. second blast to highway speeds.

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What Is Acoustic Vehicle Warning System & Its Importance on The Roads?

Get Electric Vehicle

The sound produced by EVs must be louder than 56 decibels, which is equivalent to a typical conversation, but not louder than 75 dB, which is equivalent to the normal loudness of combustion vehicles. In terms of frequency, we’re talking about 1,600 Hz, which is specifically developed for the elderly, who have the most sensitive ears.

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Welcome to the Year of the EV—Whatever It Will Be

Clean Fleet Report

Some in-person activities will take place, but organizers told media if they have 50 percent of normal attendance they would consider it a success. The look and content of this new contingent of EVs also promises to broaden the conversation about how an electric car operates and what the shift away from the internal combustion engine means.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

The digital mirrors – we expect them to be standard on the Ioniq 6 range topper – are quite the novelty, and at first try proved more effective than Audi’s effort. A personal favourite is how the Ioniq 6 exudes Knight Rider vibes. Take your pick. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 digital side mirrors.

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Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Fight for Green Tech Domination

Cars That Think

This conversion happens in your phone’s or laptop’s wall charger, in the much larger chargers and inverters that power electric vehicles, and elsewhere. Why Power Conversion Matters in Climate Calculations Before we get to the semiconductors themselves, let’s first consider why we need them.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

The last 5% takes much more time - and so if you have another person behind you, you are not expected to do a full charge. With the cruise control on, managed to have a lovely conversation with Karthik on Jared Diamond’s excellent book Guns, Germs and Steel. (In In the Audi he would have to change tyres every 30,000 km.