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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L In addition, a closed-loop low-pressure exhaust gas recycling (EGR) system has helped ensure the unit is compatible with forthcoming Euro6 emission regulations. l/100 km (49.8 seconds) are unchanged.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. seconds on its way to an electrically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). An electric powered compressor (EPC) supplements the work of the two turbochargers when starting off and when accelerating at a low engine speed, allowing the V8 TDI to always build up its power spontaneously. Electric powered compressor. liters (0.1 liters (30.2

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km. MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 mpg US), with 160 g/km of CO 2 emissions.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). The BAS is connected to the crankshaft.

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

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With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 mpg US) in the NEDC, corresponding to 142 grams CO 2 per kilometer (228.5

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Audi at CeBIT in Hanover with new A3 to highlight Audi connect; future role of Car-to-X communication

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There, under the “Audi connect” banner, it is presenting current and future solutions for mobile IT applications at the world’s biggest trade fair for information technology. Audi connect links the vehicle with the driver, the Internet, the infrastructure and with other vehicles. It also accelerates and brakes autonomously.

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