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2017 Audi Q7 now available with 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-charged four-cylinder engine; lower entry point to premium SUV

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liter TFSI four-cylinder engine on 2017 Audi Q7 models. liter engine, is half a second faster on the 0-60 mph sprint; nearly 500 pounds lighter; and up to 22% more fuel-efficient than the previous generation Q7 3.0T engine reaches 60 mph a half-second faster than the previous generation 2015 Q7 3.0T 2017 Premium 2.0

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). seconds (-0.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3

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2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

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The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.

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BMW unveils Gen7 5 Series; more efficient gasoline and diesel units; plug-in hybrid 530e in 2017

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BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. Further enhanced dynamics, assistance systems, connectivity and a new and innovative operating system are important new features in the latest generation, in addition to the new, more efficient powertrains.

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Wireless Charging of EVs Being Tested

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I am excited to write this article because today we are dealing with such a thrilling topic and it is wireless charging…. Charging your car on the go wirelessly…How cool is that !! The other day, I was working on the design of connecting rod for a gasoline engine, and to be honest, it is a tough job. How Does It Work.

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NIO to have autonomous vehicles in US market in 2020; partnering with Mobileye, NVIDIA and NXP

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At EVE’s heart lies NOMI, an artificial intelligence engine with an intuitive human interface, providing verbal and visual connections both within the vehicle and with the outside world. On 23 February 2017, the NIO EP9 drove autonomously without any interventions, recording a time of 2m 40.33s at a top speed of 160 mph (257.5

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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It can optionally be charged by Audi Wireless Charging. The 48-volt system is fed by a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the engine’s crankshaft by the belt drive. The driver can let the automatic transmission do the work automatically in the E, D and S modes, or can take charge of controlling it in M mode.

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