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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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Every grade comes standard with a 12.3-inch A Qi-compatible smartphone wireless charging tray also comes standard on every 2021 Mirai. The XLE grade includes dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, manual rear seat sunshades and power-folding mirrors with puddle lights. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+.

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. TFSI is coupled as standard with a seven-speed S tronic. g/mi)) is a 3.0 While the 3.0 Suspension.

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. The Audi e-tron GT comes standard with a three-chamber air suspension.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi was among the first automotive manufacturers to publicly support and align its actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Both models come with standard dual-motor power, providing up to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft (664 N·m) of torque in boost mode, allowing them 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.5

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. The optional sport differential actively distributes drive torque between the rear wheels, complementing the standard quattro all-wheel drive. Audi has unveiled the second-generation A7 Sportback, which is the essence of Audi‘s new design language. lb-ft) of torque.

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START Bus unveils Wyoming’s first electric buses; first Proterra ZX5 buses in US

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The DuoPower drivetrain delivers nearly twice the horsepower and five times better fuel efficiency than a standard diesel engine. It features two electric motors that deliver 550 horsepower, accelerating a ZX5 bus from 0 to 20 mph in less than six seconds.

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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. Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 kilogram (1.3

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