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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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

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As a result, the gas travel paths are short, which enables spontaneous responding behavior. When driving, if the load requirement from the accelerator is high while the amount of energy available in the exhaust gas is low, the bypass flap closes and the intake air flows into the EPC, where it is compressed for the second time.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. An electric actuator switches to the 2 nd gear by approx. 13,500 rpm. AMG High Performance Battery.

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SCAQMD funding Siemens test of eHighway overhead catenary system for electric trucks in California

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The smart current collectors permit overtaking maneuvers and automatic hook-up and disconnection at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph). On normal roads without overhead lines the vehicles make use of a hybrid system which can be operated alternatively with diesel, compressed natural gas or via a battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? Capstone provides sustainable energy alternatives with microturbines, EV charging, solar, battery energy storage and generators for prime and standby power.

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Audi unveils Q8 sport concept with 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV); drive system coming to “many” Audi models

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Positioned at the rear under the luggage compartment, the lithium‑ion battery with an energy storage capacity of 0.9 In addition to the two exhaust gas turbochargers, the electric compressor provides the Q8 sport concept with an additional kick by supplying the three-liter six-cylinder engine with fresh air. Equipped with a 3.0

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electrical energy storage and is packaged beneath the rear seat, allowing for a fully-usable trunk. The charging connection for the A3 Sportback e-tron is located behind the four rings in the Singleframe grille. Hold Battery mode allows hybrid driving while preserving EV range for later use.

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