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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. Electric steering. Electric water pump, and axle-mounted Delphi alternator (leaving nothing but the crankshaft turning in the front of the engine) sending all that HP to the wheels.

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Second-generation 3.0L V6 Diesel for Audi Q7 Cuts Fuel Consumption 19%; Lower-Emission Variant Meets Euro 6 or US Regs

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All the engines for the Q7 combine forced induction and direct fuel injection. A high-performance recuperation system that recovers energy during braking is also a standard item with all six- and eight-cylinder engines. This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 V6 TDI diesel. The latest 3.0

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). Battery regeneration.

MPG 210
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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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New Generation Audi Q7 SUV Models Feature Lower Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Their power is transmitted via a six-speed tiptronic to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which distributes it between the axles with slightly more than half to the rear. An innovative DeNOx catalytic converter reduces the remaining nitrogen oxides. mph) equal the driving performance of a powerful sports car.

Audi 150
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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. All are all-wheel drive (AWD) with the power sent through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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VW Unveils Up! Lite Concept at LA Show; Diesel Hybrid with Combined Cycle Fuel Consumption of 96 mpg US (70 mpg Highway)

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The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). In both cases, the technical package includes exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter. Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all.

MPG 265