Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2011
This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Both models have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The Audi S8, which will be launched on the market in spring 2012, features a new 4.0
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2012
At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2010
To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2012
Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in late 2012.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2011
TFSI twin turbo V8 for the upcoming Audi top-of-the-line S8 ( earlier post ), due on market in early summer 2012, develops 382 kW (520 hp), while consuming 10.2 Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
The new Audi A1 Sportback, which will go on-sale in 2012, is a five-door version of the compact 3-door A1. All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph).
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