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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.
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Audi presented the Q4 e-tron concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of the first compact electric SUV from Audi. Audi Q4 e-tron concept / Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept. Two electric motors mobilize 225 kW of system output in the Q4 and Q4 Sportback e-tron concept. mi)—in line with the WLTP standard.
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XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) and Russia.
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The proof-of-concept Aviat Husky CNG, which flew more than 1,000 miles from Aviat’s headquarters in Afton, Wy., It is a mostly standard Aviat Husky A1-C that has been fitted with a 3600 psi (248 bar) CNG fuel tank in addition to its standard aviation gasoline tanks. pilot and 70 lbs. of gear.
The Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Click to enlarge. At higher speeds—e.g., Click to enlarge. kW on-board charger.
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Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. TFSI is coupled as standard with a seven-speed S tronic. g/mi)) is a 3.0 While the 3.0
concept family—the I.D. With full acceleration on paved slopes, the concept car sprints from zero to 62 mph in 7.2 The maximum speed is electronically controlled at 99 mph. It features standard 18-inch wheels and BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A off-road tires (255/55 at front and 285/60 at rear). wide and 57.6"
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Like the models with combustion engines, the electric vehicle is now rolling off the production line in the standardized production process. With its 55 kW electric motor (from EM-motive, Daimler’s JV with Bosch, earlier post ), the smart fortwo electric drive accelerates from 0 - 60 km/h (0-37 mph) in 4.8 To date more than 1.3
The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. Even with the base steering, a new steering boost concept provides the driver with intensive feedback from the road. The optional sport differential actively distributes drive torque between the rear wheels, complementing the standard quattro all-wheel drive.
At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).
Transport researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have developed an innovative, holistic concept for the next-generation transport of cargo by rail—NGT CARGO. The concept aims to make European rail freight more appealing and hence increase its market share.
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Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). Earlier post.).
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It will be possible to supply customers worldwide with cars built in Mexico to Audi’s renowned standard of quality. At Auto China 2012 in Beijing, Audi is presenting a themed compact SUV based on the Q3—the RS Q3 concept. TFSI in the RS Q3 concept combines gasoline direct injection and turbocharging.
Volkswagen will present the concept car as part of a world première at Auto Shanghai (18 to 26 April) in an homage to China, currently the largest market for zero-emission vehicles. ROOMZZ concept. The rear axle provides propulsion as standard. seconds; the maximum speed is capped at 180 km/h (112 mph). Alongside the ID.
It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) within 14 seconds and reaches a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). offers the Combined Charging System (CCS), which supports both AC and DC fast charging and has been standardized by Volkswagen and other carmakers. Volkswagen introduced a concept version of the e-up!
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The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, Indeed, some of these technologies are already in use in current BMW models, others are approaching production standard or have already proven their functional benefits in practical tests and in prototypes. Click to enlarge.
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The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). The standard wheelbase versions (2,988 mm / 117.6 With the space-saving MEB concept, the ID. Official figures for range are not yet available.
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The new Audi A8 incorporates conditional automated driving at level 3 as standard ( earlier post ). Two concept cars will also be demonstrating the Audi vision for level 4 and level 5. The new A8 is designed for conditional automated driving at level 3 in accordance with international standards. meters (16.1
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