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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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For the EA 288 diesels, main development modules include exhaust aftertreatment close to engine; modular EGR system; optimized powertrain; indirect air cooling; innovative thermal management; and an intelligent control systems engine control unit. to 1.6l); the EA 888 Gen3 gasoline engines (1.8l to 2.0l); and the. EA 288 MDB Diesel engines.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. The high exhaust temperature heat the selective catalytic reduction system (“catalyst”) and improve the catalyst’s ability to reduce tailpipe NO x emissions.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The staggered Continental Sport Contact 6 265/40 front and 295/35 rear all-season tires, mounted on 21-inch forged aluminum wheels provided excellent grip, even when pushing corners to their limit, which is what we assume the designers and engineers had in mind. A smooth design. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. Electronic Limited Slip Differential. New Engine Valves. —Dave Genise.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Changes to the wheel design were necessitated by the regulations. Cooperation with production development specialists.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power. Full integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head lets the 1.4 Active Info Display.

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