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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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By comparison, the starting MSRP for a 2020 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro with automatic transmission is $85,200. seconds, almost a second faster than the standard A8 V6 due to the hybrid components. The Audi virtual cockpit is also updated to display battery data and range statistics. Earlier post.) Supplementing the 3.0

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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. If we are going to make comparisons between EV charging and gas station infrastructure then we need to at least compare apples to apples. Time Is Now For The EV Industry To Have Standardize Terms Like Charging Station.

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Study comparing crash risk of EU and US vehicles indicates differences in performance

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One potential barrier to trade is the differing safety standards testing and requirements for vehicles sold in the EU and the US. Testing the same make/model under both regimens is an expensive process, and negotiation of common standards may be difficult and time-consuming. —Flannagan et al.

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Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

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The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of improved cookstoves (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has found that some ICs may at times emit more of the black carbon particles that are linked to serious health and environmental concerns than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires. —Kar et al.

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UC Riverside researchers find mixed emissions impact from use of higher ethanol and butanol fuels in FFVs

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Emissions of nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide (CO) showed some statistically significant reductions with higher alcohol fuels, while total hydrocarbons (THC) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) did not show strong fuel effects. L V8 engine and wall-guided direct injection fueling having a rated horsepower of 355 hp at 5600 rpm.

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NHTSA launches Tesla Autopilot investigation over crashes with emergency vehicles

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“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety on the nation’s roadways. While Autopilot tends to attract a lot of attention and controversy, the advanced driver-assist system’s safety statistics are quite notable.

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