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Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel; sunfire’s power-to-liquid technology

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A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel using water, CO 2 and green power—i.e., The energy technology company sunfire is Audi’s project partner and the plant operator. Dr. Johanna Wanka put the first five liters into her official car, an Audi A8 3.0 power-to-liquid (PtL).

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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Since their introduction on the market in 2010, the Audi A1 and A1 Sportback have sold more than 500,000 units worldwide. Audi is now refreshing its A1 models, including the offer of six engines—gasoline and diesel—that are new or that have been intensively further developed. The Audi A1 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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Audi reduces fuel consumption 21% in new direct injection 1.8L TFSI; indirect injection in part-load range

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Audi’s base gasoline engine in the updated A5 family—the 1.8 TFSI accelerates the Audi A5 Coupé from zero to 100 km/h; top speed is 230 km/h (142.92 The Audi valvelift system, which adjusts the lift of the valves in two stages, is active on the exhaust side. liter TFSI engine. Click to enlarge. TFSI by around 2.5

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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Audi engineers have intensively further developed the new 3.0 In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. As with all V engines from Audi, its two banks lie at a 90-degree angle from one another. millimeters (3.3

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A closer look at the basics of Volkswagen Group’s important new 2.0L diesel MDB engine

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liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models, and as such, is a strategically important engine. Further, the hardware of the plug-in hybrid drive in the GTE is also that of the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. extension of the oil return and blow-by channels to the parting plane of the oil pan.

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Volkswagen AG coordinating new €6M EU research project on drop-in biocatalytic solar fuels

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million) research project, selected for funding under the Horizon 2020 Programme, to advance the biocatalytic production of drop-in liquid hydrocarbon transportation fuels, requiring only sunlight, CO 2 and water. Technology concept formulated. Experimental proof of concept. Neste Oil Corporation, Finland. Earlier post.).

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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The Audi A1. Audi, which has been teasing out details of its upcoming A1 compact to launch this summer, has provided a more detailed overview of the vehicle, including the drivetrain options. A turbocharger with a water-cooled intercooler pressurizes the 1,390 cc engine with four valves per cylinder. Click to enlarge.

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