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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions

Baua Electric

2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition While the level of charge varied by brake pad material, the fact that most particles showed some charge makes them potentially easy to remove from the air, according to researchers. Researchers used a large lathe to spin a brake rotor and caliper, and measured the charge of the particles emitted.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities. Click to enlarge.

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What Is Acoustic Vehicle Warning System & Its Importance on The Roads?

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Until then, electric vehicles were silent, which allowed them to reduce noise pollution, particularly in towns and cities, but now the law mandates the reverse. What kind Of Noise Does AVAS Make? Why Should Electric Vehicles Be Noisy? How does AVAS Impact On Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles?

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

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Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi who initially tried to play the H2 game, but now are totally anti-Hydrogen and are investing in battery electric cars. The climate clock is ticking and we have to start hitting polluters where it counts–in the money. Maybe H2 will be okay in large vehicles like trucks.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready.

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