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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). TFSI, 220 hp (162 kW) 2.0

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota to form hydrogen gasoline cells in Kentucky in December

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The ramp up, albeit at petite volumes, is a part of Toyota’s push to jump-start the worldwide marketplace for gasoline mobile era by means of feeding call for for business vehicles. And this creates a baked-in community to backup passenger automobiles after they come to marketplace. of the overall.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. Solar roof and heat pump. meters (6.5

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Expects production around 2014. USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable." No announced plans.

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