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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph), the Q8 can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off when the driver lets off the accelerator. 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

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 Chargers of this kind combined with gasoline engines are usually found only in high-performance cars. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions. The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle.

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

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TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 The B-cycle combustion process (a modified Miller cycle, earlier post ), which is designed specifically for part load, makes the V6 gasoline engine particularly efficient. The three-liter gasoline unit produces a subtle and sonorous sound that never becomes intrusive even under load.

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Mercedes introduces new 4-cylinder gasoline engine for GLK Class

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Mercedes-Benz is offering a new 4-cylinder gasoline engine for the GLK-Class compact SUV—the first gasoline four-cylinder offered on the range. seconds and can reach a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph). The Mercedes-Benz ECO start/stop function is also part of the standard specification.

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BMW launches new 4 Series with 1 diesel, two gasoline engines; Air Curtains and Air Breather

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Launched as the latest generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size Coupe, the two-door model will be available from launch powered by a six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine in the BMW 435i Coupe, a four-cylinder gasoline unit for the BMW 428i Coupe and the four-cylinder diesel for the BMW 420d Coupe. Average fuel consumption is 4.7 – 4.8

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. As part of the change, an all-new, 1.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). New Toyota Auris Hybrid on display at Geneva.

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