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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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mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5 Its top speed is 226 km/h (140.4 mi) on natural gas in the NEDC cycle.

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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Developing 81 kW (110 hp) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) of torque, the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph), with 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) taking 11 seconds. High-strength epoxy resin is used to bind the fiber reinforced materials. The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is fully bivalent—i.e.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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mph) in just 8.5 The driver information system shows the fuel consumption in the active operating mode. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Its top speed is 223 km/h (138.6

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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3 mph), depending on the car’s tires. mph), and it accelerates and brakes autonomously. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. mph) in just 8.5

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 Click to enlarge.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). With 550 N·m (405.7 mi)—i.e.,

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