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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). An electric motor around 1.6 An electric motor around 1.6

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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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). The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market. Power transmission takes place via an eight-speed tiptronic and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Electric powered compressor.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance.

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