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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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TFSI engine producing 96 kW (131 metric hp), the A3 Sportback g-tron sets standards for efficiency and economy. To enable the four-cylinder engine to run on these fuels, Audi engineers modified its cylinder head, turbocharging, fuel injection system and catalytic converter. Equipped with a new 1.5 lb) of gas.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Earlier post.). The Fuel Cell Black Cab on Westminster Bridge as it passes the Houses of Parliament. Click to enlarge.

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Cytec strengthens automotive composite development with new equity position in C-CON Holdings

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CYT) has acquired an equity position in C-CON Holdings GmbH, a leader in engineering, design and process development. C-CON, a privately held company headquartered in Germany, is a recognized engineering partner to several European automotive OEM companies including BMW Group, Daimler, VW and Audi. Cytec Industries Inc.

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Engineered E. coli produce styrene from glucose

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Engineers at Arizona State University have engineered E. US consumption of styrene in 2006 was 9,600 million pounds, > 99% of which was consumed in the production of polymers and copolymers. SIRC legal counsel will work with government counsel to develop that schedule while. evaluating other possible legal options.

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Freudenberg-NOK study points to need for validated elastomers to support off-road biodiesel use

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Joseph Walker, global director, Advanced Materials Development for Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, will present the technical findings of the study at the SAE 2014 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC) in Rosemont, Ill., We saw a need to study how our static and dynamic seals would behave in diluted engine oil.

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

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liter GDI, gasoline-direct-injection four-cylinder engine delivering maximum power of 105 PS and 147 N·m of torque. PS (32 kW) with maximum torque of 170 N·m, powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56 kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. In combination with the 1.6-liter

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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The A4 Avant g-tron engine is based on the new 2.0 An electronic controller reduces the high pressure of the compressed natural gas (CNG) flowing from the tank from as much as 200 bar to a working pressure of 5 to 10 bar in the engine. The potential overall range is comparable to that of a car with a TDI engine. A4 Avant g-tron.

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