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Audi Sets US Pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI Clean Diesel; Arrives in Showrooms in Late November 2009

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Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Audi launched its first TDI clean diesel model, the Q7 TDI, earlier this year. Earlier post.)

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. In 2009, Audi launched the A3 and Q7 TDI models in the US. At the time, said Keogh, Audi would have been delighted if the TDI models constituted 20% of our Q7 and A3 sales mix. Earlier post.)

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Audi Combines Start-stop Function with Dual-Clutch Transmission on A3

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Audi is now offering the its start-stop system in conjunction with an automatic transmission. In September, Audi introduced new models of the A3 1.6 In September, Audi introduced new models of the A3 1.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (56 mpg US); the gasoline 1.4 US mpg) of premium unleaded. Earlier post.).

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2014 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid: Plutocratic 78 MPG Plug-In

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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid may not have a catchy name, but we''ve been expecting it for some time--ever since the marque showed off its Vision S500 Plug-In Hybrid Concept back in 2009, in fact. Rival Audi might see diesel as the future of luxury and sport.'

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MPG Marathon winner nears 100mpg milestone

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This year’s MPG Marathon saw eco-drivers once again proving the possibilities of considerate driving to achieve staggering fuel savings. This year’s winner of the annual celebration of frugal footwork achieved an amazing 96 mpg! mpg, an impressive 25.09 MPS with a manufacturer’s combined mpg of 29.1,

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates. Model year. Data: Polk, 2015.

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