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UC Riverside team characterizes impact on PM of fuels with varying aromatics and octane rating; benefit of increased ethanol fraction

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That paper also detailed statistically significant increases in carbon monoxide, non-methane hydrocarbon, particulate matter (PM) mass, particle number, and black carbon emissions with increasing aromatics content.). Broadly, PM mass and particle number (PN) emissions are higher for the GDI vehicles compared to their PFI counterparts.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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I’ve never seen climate controls in any other car that were placed on the steering wheel for easy control. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 The other is the hybrid battery (nickel-metal in the Gen2), responsible for the charge and supplying the cabin with electricity, including the climate control.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h). In connection with optional DCC, the chassis is firmer. Likewise, all climate control functions can be activated via the smartphone.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. We have a clutch that engages and connects the two, that gets the engine going. Just to give an example.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h). In connection with optional DCC, the chassis is firmer. Likewise, all climate control functions can be activated via the smartphone.

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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Together with the coupling, which connects the combustion engine to the drivetrain, it forms the hybrid module. If necessary, it can be connected to the coolant circuit for the air conditioning system or the second low-temperature circuit, which cools the electric motor and power electronics. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The power electronics module is connected to the e-motor via the sort of yellow-and-orange 3-phase cable typical for electric vehicles. Motor and gearbox assembly. Click to enlarge.