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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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Audi has introduced the second generation of its A3 Sedan. US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0 48.0 – 50.0 47.0 – 50.0

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

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Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, the A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ), is now available to order for customers in Europe. Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron brings together a 1.4 mi), and more than 900 kilometers (559.2

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. Audi A5 Coupé. With the S5 TDI, Audi measurements show that this electrification can reduce fuel consumption in everyday operation by up to 0.4

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Audi unveils TT and TTS Roadsters prior to Paris debut; evolution of Audi Space Frame; up to 54.7 mpg US with diesel

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Audi TT Roadster. Audi is presenting the new TT Roadster and the TTS Roadster at the Paris Motor Show; the introduction follows the recent introduction of the 3rd-generation TT Coupé. A particular highlight in the third TT generation is the Audi virtual cockpit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) With the 2.0 ft) of torque, the 2.0

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. Audi S5 Sportback TDI. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 Audi S5 Coupé TDI. lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi of America, Inc. announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi connect. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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Audi introduced the Q7 e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva show. tron quattro is Audi’s second vehicle featuring a plug?in in hybrid vehicles, the Audi Q7 e?tron US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Powered by the 17.3

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