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Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept

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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extended range electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 The driver and passenger are seated ahead of a sealed airbox that houses the micro gas-turbines.

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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. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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Audi will introduce the compact A3 Sportback g-tron—which can be powered by the CO 2 -neutral Audi e-gas, synthetic methane generated from eco-electricity in the Audi e-gas project ( earlier post )—at the end of the year. The e-gas fuel will be produced in the power-to-gas plant in Werlte, Germany.

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Opel introducing new CNG Zafira Tourer with 329-mile natural gas range, lower fuel consumption

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Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles).

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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Based on a 1933 Ford Roadster, this Hot Rod is intended to showcase the possibilities and the performance of using natural gas in a fun and unique way. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. Carbon Fiber HRE racing wheels.

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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. mph) in just 8.5

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Berlin Airports to test Opel HydroGen4; CO2-neutral hydrogen station

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BER [Berlin Brandenburg Airport] is an ideal partner as it possesses the world’s first CO 2 neutral gas station. The Total gas station provides green hydrogen produced from wind energy by Enertrag. The 73kW/100hp engine unit delivers an acceleration rate of 0 to 100 km/h in twelve seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

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