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Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

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With SCR twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system, the diesel unit now undercuts the Euro 6d emission standard limits while also running quietly and smoothly, according to the company. In summer 2019, the two-liter diesel engine’s technology was further updated for the new Golf. As previously, the 2.0 This has a volume of 3.4

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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Underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) K Sedan platform, the 2019 Avalon is powered by two new TNGA powertrains: a punchy 3.5-liter 2019 Avalon Hybrid. The converter contributes to low fuel consumption and passenger comfort, since engine revving is kept to a minimum. TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky, respectively.

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. The eTorque mild hybrid system is one of several changes made to the powertrains for the 2019 Ram 1500. In the 2019 Ram 1500, the 3.6-liter Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds (102 kg). liter Pentastar V-6 upgrade and 5.7-liter

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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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The Direct Shift-8AT transmission provides direct lock-up from gears two through eight to eliminate power loss from the torque converter, executing ideal smooth shifts. Standard on all RAV4 Hybrid models, the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) works in sync with the 2.5-liter RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0,

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BMW fitting all gasoline and PHEV models in Germany with particulate filters for Euro 6d-TEMP compliance

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As of July 2018, all BMW gasoline and plug-in hybrid models available in Germany will be fitted as standard with a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and thus will comply with the exhaust standard Euro 6d-TEMP. In addition, another 39 diesel models will be going on the market with Euro 6d-TEMP rating.

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Volkswagen unveils 2020 Passat at NAIAS

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A new torque converter, combined with new software, boosts output to 207 pound-feet (281 N·m) of torque on most models (a launch trim will carry over the previous model’s powertrain). The new Passat also offers a comprehensive suite of standard and available driver-assistance technology.

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Electric Mercedes-Benz EQC to start in US from $67,900

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When coasting or braking, the mechanical rotation is converted into electrical energy and used to charge the battery (recuperation). The EQC is equipped with the innovative multimedia system Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) as standard, with numerous EQ-specific functions such as the display of range, charge status and energy flow.

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