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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. Up to seven drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles and set up to 400 parameters. MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. The new Audi A6 offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions for safety, convenience and personalization.

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

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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). Power is stored in a 14.1 While running on electricity alone, the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel up to 83 mph (134 km/h) and up to 44 kilometers (27 miles) (NEDC).

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

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From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. The lithium-ion battery stores enough power for about 50 kilometers (31.1 The 48-volt system is fed by a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the engine’s crankshaft by the belt drive.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes? The top speed in e-mode has been raised from 130 km/h (81 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph). kWh of energy.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 These settings will be stored in user accounts for individual drivers. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. With direct current and the charging power of 150 kW targeted by Audi, the large battery can store enough energy for up to 400 kilometers (248.5

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 When the car is braked it stores the recovered energy. The 3-way converter connects the battery, fuel cell and power electronics. At a pressure of 700 bar, they store enough hydrogen for a range of up to 600 kilometers (372.8 Hydrogen storage.

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