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Volkswagen Group lays foundation stone for new engine plant in Russia; part of $1.1B investment in Russia over next three years

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The plant is designed for an annual capacity of 150,000 units. liter gasoline engine from the EA 211 series, representing Volkswagen’s most modern engine technology. The Volkswagen Group is the largest foreign automobile investor in Russia. billion) in local production and new models for Russia.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter The new top-of-the-line gasoline model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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In the case of the ''Terrain Tech'' version—the Touareg with special off-road applications and a four-wheel drive system with low range set of gear ratios, designed among things for particularly demanding off-road conditions – there is an improvement from 7.3 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US).

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. and Russia. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Dutch/Russian effort to commercialize new process to convert flared gas to gasoline via a DME pathway

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Topchiev Institute for Petrochemical Synthesis ( TIPS ) on marketing a new technology developed by TIPS to convert flared gases into hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline. We will also be designing a mobile unit to convert gas into fuel at remote locations. Flaring gas is a growing problem worldwide.

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Opel unveiling new 1.6L turbocharged SIDI engine with stop/start at Moscow International Auto Salon

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liter (1598 cc) SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) gasoline turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The production start is scheduled for the end of the year; Russia is expected to be one its biggest markets. After Germany, Russia is currently the second biggest automotive market in Europe. million total vehicle sales in 2014.

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GM and PSA Peugeot Citroën provide update on their global strategic alliance; new generation of 3-cylinder engines

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The updated B-segment platform for low emission vehicles, designed for the new generation of Opel/Vauxhall and PSA Peugeot Citroën cars in Europe and beyond, will be co-developed by both partners. GM will lead the development of B-segment multi-purpose vehicles for both Groups.

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