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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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The new Audi S6 and S7 models in Europe are making their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine. For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The electric compressor delivers high starting performance. Audi S7 Sportback TDI. 37.3 – 37.9

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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

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A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% Beyond Tesla, however, it appears that the picture is much different in the United States.

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Tesla and its peers are proving that EVs are inherently safer than combustion cars

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An analysis of insurance data in the United States has shown that injury claims are notably less common among all-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and its peers. This weight advantage is even more notable in all-electric cars like the Tesla Model 3, on account of their substantially larger battery packs.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. EPA Trends report. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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Nissan to address KERS issues of GT-R LM NISMO before returning to FIA World Endurance Championship

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liter twin turbo gasoline engine and a mechanical flywheel Energy Recovery System (ERS) that runs in the 2MJ class. liter twin turbo gasoline engine sits in the front of the front-wheel-drive car, while the hybrid power is harvested from the front driveline to augment acceleration. Unlike other LM P1 cars, the GT-R’s V6 3.0-liter

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Ford 1.0L EcoBoost wins 3rd consecutive Int’l Engine Of The Year; VW 1.4L TSI takes 9th straight win; Tesla the Best Green Engine

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The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States.

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Cal State LA hydrogen station becomes first in state certified to sell to the public by the kilogram

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The state Division of Measurement Standards barred even a mention of a sale price per unit, Dray said. This is a milestone in the commercialization of hydrogen in preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles that will be powered by hydrogen. Top: Cal State L.A. GO-Biz commends the entire team at Cal State L.A.

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