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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

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Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. Audi plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ) last year; Audi has now introduced the gasoline counterpart, R33 Blue Gasoline.

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Audi Hungaria starts operation of Europe’s biggest solar roof installation

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Audi Hungaria, in cooperation with E.ON In 2012 Audi’s Hungarian plant opened a geothermal facility to supply most of its heat requirements. The remainder is compensated by bio-gas certificates. The remainder is compensated by bio-gas certificates. Since the start of this year, all Audi plants have used only green power.

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Gas-Powered Audi RS Models to Continue on Dedicated Platforms - For Now

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As part of the VW family, Audi is going electric sooner rather than later, but it’s not entirely ready to give up on combustion. The automaker recently confirmed that the company’s RS performance vehicles would be split across gas and electrification and that the two would ride on different architectures.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. lb per 62.1

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is starting the new model year with a technology update. miles) (WLTP cycle) in natural gas operation. To enable the four-cylinder engine to run on these fuels, Audi engineers modified its cylinder head, turbocharging, fuel injection system and catalytic converter. lb) of gas.

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Audi Gave the S3 Significant Updates for the 2025 Model Year

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The Audi S3 has long been a pocket rocket of sorts, forming the entry level to the brand’s extensive performance catalog. Audi gave the S3 the RS3’s Torque Splitter on the rear axle, which brings torque vectoring and the ability to more easily rotate the rear end during aggressive driving. Image: Audi] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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