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Audi targets 20 per cent cut in fuel consumption

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Audi aims to lower the fuel consumption of its model range by 20 per cent by 2012 compared to the 2007 level by implementing a number of new technologies. These technologies will complement an energy recovery system which is already standard on several Audi models. Operating the clutch then starts the engine again.

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Audi A5 Cabriolet road test

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Audi’s A5 coupe was launched in 2007 to take on the likes of the BMW 3-Series Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK. Two years on, Audi has added a Cabriolet variant to the A5 line-up, with the intention that it will replace the outgoing A4 Cabrio. Audi A5 Cabriolet lease prices Audi A5 Cabriolet new and nearly new cars.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Tags: Fuel Cells Fuel Efficiency Perspective Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. See our frequent comments at our news archive.

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