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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle.

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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Credit: Audi. liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is starting the new model year with a technology update. TFSI engine producing 96 kW (131 metric hp), the A3 Sportback g-tron sets standards for efficiency and economy. TFSI engine producing 96 kW (131 metric hp), the A3 Sportback g-tron sets standards for efficiency and economy.

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Audi A3 TDI Sportback makes US debut at New York Show

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The Audi A3 TDI diesel Sportback is making its US debut at the New York International Auto Show. The Audi A3 TDI Sportback will offer a 150 horsepower (110 kW) 2.0 Audi introduced TDI technology in the US in 2009. Audi has five 2014 TDI models available including the A6, A7, A8 L, Q5, and Q7. Earlier post.).

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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million new vehicles sold in the United States recommend, but do not require, premium gasoline. The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. Last year, nearly 1.5 improvement. improvement.

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