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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Develop and demonstrate an off‐board bi‐directional DC charging system for plug‐in electric vehicles and evaluate impact of grid services on PEV batteries. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Description. Federal funding.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles. Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. This effort is focused only on EPACT-defined gaseous fuels (natural gas, propane, and hydrogen). per pound of weight saved. Open Topic/Exploratory Research.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. Appendix C: Intricacies of the Grid—transfer of power vs. energy. Appendix G: Solar and Wind Grid Management using PHEV.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. With AWC, the energy is transferred via a floor charging plate connected to the electric grid.

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DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles. The objective of AOI 2 is to research, develop, and demonstrate plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) technologies that enable efficient grid integration. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy).

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