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Porsche focusing on deployment of plug-in hybrid technology

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With the Panamera and the Cayenne, Porsche has already successfully launched two hybrid models on the market. The sales figures for the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid for 2011 are more than twice as high as the figures of all our competitors combined in this market segment. —Wolfgang Hatz.

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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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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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One of the AECDs relates to the temperature conditioning of the exhaust‑gas cleaning system. Specifically, this is the software for the temperature conditioning of the exhaust-gas cleaning system. Volkswagen uses the engine in the Touareg and Porsche has used it in the Cayenne since model year 2013.

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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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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. The combustion efficiency of the now lighter and more rigid 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine has been increased.

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

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For the generation 2 vehicles, Volkswagen will recall and fix these vehicles so they meet their certified exhaust emissions standards, after the technical solution is approved by regulators. Porsche Cayenne. Vehicles with defeat devices cannot be certified. Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Audi AG, Dr. Ing.