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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 TFSI engine developing 170 hp.

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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. A4 Avant g-tron. lb per 62.1

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3rd generation Audi TT reduces full lifecycle GHGs by 11% compared to predecessor

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At the same time, Audi has increased the power output in the new TT by up to 14%. A number of technologies have contributed towards the positive life cycle assessment of the Audi TT, including lightweight construction. The remaining 2% was replaced by polymer. Audi TT Coupé fuel consumption and GHG comparison.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Former Le Mans Winner Frank Biela driving the Audi e-tron Spyder. Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Wirtschafts Woche: VW to make 250 XL1s, priced at $145,000 each

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The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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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 liters per 100 km fuel consumption (41 mpg US), corresponding to 134 grams of CO 2 /km (215.65 TFSI accelerates the Audi A5 Coupé from zero to 100 km/h; top speed is 230 km/h (142.92 liter TFSI engine. Click to enlarge. With a manual transmission, the 1.8

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Audi e-tron quattro. Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018.

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