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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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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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l/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km, this plug-in hybrid sports car shows that it is possible to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption at one and the same time. liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle, and CO 2 emissions of 90 grams per kilometer—new benchmarks in this vehicle category.

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Jaguar introduces Gen 2, aluminum-intensive XF; up to 60 mpg US with diesel Ingenium engine

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With fuel economy as low as 60 mpg US (3.94 A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions. Integrating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology into the exhaust gas aftertreatment system further cuts NO x to very low levels. mpg US (5.5

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 A few examples: A polymer coating was applied to the main and connecting rod bearings; a coating of special hard materials was applied to the piston rings; and special modifications were made to the bearing shells and piston play. Efficiency class: A+.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 litre V6 TDI engine.

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