Remove Connected Remove DC Remove MPG Remove MPH
article thumbnail

Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

Green Car Congress

The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

Audi 301
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 164 – 163 g/km (263.9 - 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 165 g/km (267.2 - 265.5

Audi 236
article thumbnail

Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

Green Car Congress

mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 The second major element of the MHEV system is the belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft. A DC/DC converter connects the 48-volt system and 12-volt electrical system. liters (0.1 liters (30.2

Diesel 236
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

mpg US), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft. The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1

Diesel 285
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9

Audi 247
article thumbnail

Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

Green Car Congress

A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. kWh Li-ion battery is housed in the center tunnel, and the rear axle features an 85 kW electric traction motor connected to the front via an “electric propshaft”. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 275
article thumbnail

Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. In California, it is 134 mpg. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected). Anywhere there’s an electrical outlet!

DC 78