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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In the wide rpm range from 1,370 to 4,500 revolutions per minute, it develops a maximum torque of 500 N·m (368.8 With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The start-stop range begins at 22 km/h (13.7 Its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Corning Incorporated has boosted its light-duty vehicle filter capacity at its manufacturing facility in Kaiserslautern, Germany for both gasoline and diesel engined vehicles. For gasoline vehicles, direct injection (GDI) engines are growing in popularity as drivers demand more fuel efficiency and engine power.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ram rolls out a shorter-range electric pickup with a full-size engine under the hood and a lot more range on gasoline. And Tesla wants to make a $27,000 EV in Germany. A Jeep Wrangler EV is in the cards. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ram on Tuesday revealed a fully redesigned lineup of Ram 1500 trucks.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Researchers in Germany have produced a hydrocarbon-based bio-crude and non-condensable gases from the thermal degradation of free fatty acids and animal fat in the presence of water and sodium carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 , a sodium salt of carbonic acid commonly used as a water softener). The gaseous products ranged from 25 wt% to 30 wt%.

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MARCH 6, 2018

This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 g/km, compared to gasoline cars, which had an average of 123.4 g/km CO 2 emitted.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Interest in gasoline engined and hybrid vehicles has jumped in Germany while interest in diesel is falling, according to the latest biennial study on automotive buying trends in that country by leading German fuel retailer Aral. According to the new Trends report, 52% of buyers want a conventional gasoline engine.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Presales at dealerships in Germany have begun, with a base price of €30,600. Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. lb) of CNG extends the range during gas operation. The gasoline tank, which now holds nine liters (2.4 lb) of gas.

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JUNE 9, 2023

The Ligier JS2 RH2 has already been driven on test tracks in Germany and will be further developed and tested during the summer. It is based on a volume-production gasoline power unit that the experts at Bosch Engineering have converted for use with hydrogen. In addition, leaks in the system are detected by an extensive sensor system.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. Buyers have a wide choice of powertrains: five diesel models with fuel ranging from 3.6

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. gallon) gasoline tank in the regular position ahead of the rear axle and a 27-liter (7.1-gallon) liter gasoline model. l/100 km (40.6

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JUNE 28, 2021

Meeting jet fuel specifications is an appropriate target to validate that highperformance transportation fuels can indeed be produced from a broad range of residue and waste streams via hydrothermal liquefaction. —project coordinator Valentin Batteiger of Bauhaus Luftfahrt (Germany).

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AUGUST 22, 2020

Price in Germany starts at €39,781.18 (US$46,900). This allows a wider electric range. The Golf eHybrid covers up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) fully electrically, while the Golf GTE offers a locally zero emissions range of up to 62 kilometers (38.5 Sales of both models are starting now. Base price: €41,667.40 (US$49,000).

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Prices in Germany start from €51,064.37 (US$60,800) for the Arteon eHybrid with a hatchback and from €51,927.06 (US$61,900) for the Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid. The Arteon PHEV models offer electric ranges of up to 59 kilometers (37 miles) (hatchback) and 57 kilometers (35 miles) (Shooting Brake).

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MAY 22, 2018

The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The sedan version of the 350 e in Germany costs from €50,961.75 (US$57,645) and the wagon from €52,627.75 (US$59,530) (prices include VAT). litres of fuel per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) and a range of up to 31 kilometers (19 miles) in all-electric mode. The C 350 carries a certified consumption rating of 2.1

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MARCH 31, 2015

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Gasoline particulate filters effectively control particulate emissions under all operating conditions. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For their statistical analyses, the researchers made use of anonymized data that vehicle drivers had voluntarily reported to online portals such as Spritmonitor in Germany and MyMPG in the United States. Statistically, private users of vehicles in Germany re-charge their plug-in hybrid vehicle only on three out of four days.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. The roll-out of the new engine family—developed in Ruesselsheim, Germany—will begin in early 2013. SIDI engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The all-new 1.6-liter, Production of the new 1.6

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). The extended CNG range of the seven-seat vehicle represents an improvement of around 25% on its predecessor. Click to enlarge. The Zafira Tourer 1.6

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The first ‘Project Nina’ derivative will be a mid-size premium sedan utilizing Fisker’s Ever (electric vehicle with extended range) technology. The BMW engine was an obvious choice for us, as BMW is known for producing the best and most fuel efficient gasoline engines in the world.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

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MAY 12, 2015

Global Bioenergies has successfully converted renewable resources first into gaseous isobutene via fermentation, which was then subsequently catalytically oligomerized into a mix of fuel-range liquid hydrocarbons, including iso-octane. Earlier post.). Gaseous isobutene is one of the main building blocks of the petrochemical industry.

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AUGUST 7, 2011

The analysis of Gartner’s latest EV readiness study conducted in Germany in the first and second quarter of 2011 showed that the majority of German consumers prefer a gasoline-powered vehicle for their next vehicle purchase, followed by hybrid technology which saw consumer interest increasing compared to 2010. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ford will begin commercial trials of the plug-in hybrid Transit Van in Cologne, Germany. —Gunnar Herrmann, chairman of the management board, Ford of Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV has an advanced series hybrid system that targets a zero-emission range exceeding 50 kilometers (31 miles).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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JUNE 28, 2015

Mercedes-Benz increases engine range for refreshed A Class compact. With the refresh of its A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available engines. While the gasoline models have no suffix, the small letter “d” replaces the previous “CDI”—for example, the A 200 CDI is now called the A 200 d. A 180 BEE 1.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

A memorandum of understanding to that effect was signed at the opening of a public hydrogen fuel station operated by Air Liquide at Hyundai Motor’s European headquarters in Offenbach, Germany. STEP currently serves the Greater Paris Area with five ix35 Fuel Cell cars that Hyundai Motor delivered in December 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The production of 5 million metric tons of green ammonia produced per year would eliminate 13 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, the equivalent of taking 9 million gasoline-fueled cars off the road. These projects will be the world’s first commercial-scale, green ammonia production facilities with operation planned for 2025.

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JULY 14, 2014

Volkswagen is endowing its the new version of its Scirocco sports coupé with a range of six new gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines delivering more power and better fuel economy. Coupés have been an important part of the Volkswagen model range for decades. With its entry-level engines, the Scirocco consumes 5.4 l/100 km (43.6

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MARCH 4, 2020

Average emissions for Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain increased, ranging from a rise of 0.8 g/km for Germany to an increase of 3.0 France is therefore leading the way in showing how electric cars can have a measurable impact on emissions levels, despite their adoption still lagging behind diesel and gasoline counterparts.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

HCS Group will be supplied exclusively for sales of Gevo’s renewable isooctane into high-end applications ranging from high purity solvents to specialty fuels under its Haltermann Carless brand, excluding use of isooctane for on-road transportation fuels. Uwe Nickel, CEO of HCS Group.

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JUNE 18, 2014

The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. CDTI diesel available in three output levels: 100 kW/136 hp, 81 kW/110 hp, and new in the range, the 70 kW/95 hp. This has earned the Meriva the best A+ energy efficiency label in Germany. VAT in Germany).

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MARCH 4, 2020

Volkswagen’s top-of-the-range model Touareg now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R can be driven at up to 140 km/h using electric power; above this speed, the turbocharged V6 gasoline engine (TSI) supplements the electric drive motor. The new Touareg R is the range topper.

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JULY 23, 2009

Opel’s LPG range. Opel is now offering five dual-fuel LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)-powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. Vehicle operating range can be significantly increased by using both tanks. LPG ecoFLEX.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

The dual fuel engine can operate in LPG and gasoline mode and is available in two power versions: 103 kW/140 hp with 200 N·m/148 lb-ft of torque in the Astra 5-door and Sports Tourer and with 88 kW/120 hp with 175 N·m/129 lb-ft in the Meriva. CNG Turbo) as well as electric vehicles such as the Opel Ampera with range extender.

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JUNE 12, 2019

The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 330e Touring comprises a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Added to which, almost the entire range of optional extras is available to customers wishing to make their car more individual.

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