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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. In everyday driving situations, the early and rapid torque development made possible by the technology keeps revs and fuel consumption low. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft. liters per 100 kilometers.

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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more fuel efficient; the most efficient model consumes 5.0 The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. Its top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) (DSG: 198 km/h).

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 Their power outputs range from 110 kW (150 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS) – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI (combined fuel consumption 6.0 – 5.5 g/mi) up to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 g/mi) and the S4 Avant TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. With these characteristics, the V6 diesel engine delivers agility, spontaneity, low fuel consumption and long range. mph), the car can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine shut off.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Earlier post.)

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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The system replaces a conventional starter pinion and is driven by a belt connected to the engine crankshaft. When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. liter fuel per 100 kilometer in real driving situations.

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