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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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Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. EA 288 MDB Diesel engines. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers'

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Audi to revise auxiliary emission control devices for US V6 TDI 3L diesel, resubmit to EPA and ARB; mid-double-digit million euro cost

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Audi will revise , document in detail, and resubmit for US approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the US version of the V6 TDI 3 liter diesel engine. One of the AECDs relates to the temperature conditioning of the exhaust‑gas cleaning system. liter diesel engines from model years 2009 through 2016.

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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 NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter This yields higher levels of NO x from the engine and reduced exhaust temperatures.

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Volkswagen reaches agreement with US and California on 3.0L diesels; $225M to environmental remediation, $25M to CA ZEV

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TDI V6 diesel engine vehicles in the United States (almost 15,000 of them in California). Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, who presides over federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) proceedings related to the diesel matter in the United States. Affected 3.0L

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

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Liters diesel. 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. Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. Click to enlarge. 2015 energy/fuel use formulas for one lap in Le Mans. Liters gasoline.

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

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The pursuit of fuel efficient vehicles is driving the development of smaller engines with a greater power density which puts more stress on the internal components like the intake and exhaust valves. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L Volkswagen’s 2010 1.4L

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