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Volkswagen Group Components supplies complete electric drive for the classic Beetle; based on new e-up!

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Its premiere is being celebrated with a near-production version of the e-Beetle at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. As a result, the electric engine and the 1-speed gearbox are produced in Kassel, while the battery system components are supplied from Brunswick.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The SCR catalytic converters are supplied with the AdBlue urea solution from a 24-liter tank. In the event of slip, most of the drive torque goes to the axle with the better traction. Its base price is €68,137.82 (US$80,600) (in Germany, including 16% value-added tax). lb-ft) of torque. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0

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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 In the event of moderate or sharper deceleration, the hydraulic brakes come into play. The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro will arrive at dealers in Germany in the spring of 2016. According to the ECE standard for plug?in in hybrid vehicles, the Audi Q7 e?tron

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The lower accelerated mass in the event of a crash means that energy-absorbing structures can be scaled back, cutting the weight of the vehicle. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

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liters/100 km (42 mpg US) fuel consumption achieved at lower cost than an equivalent diesel model. The event is supported by the world body for automotive engineering FISITA. The demonstrator further develops AVL’s efficient low carbon ELC concept ( earlier post ). CPT SpeedStart stop-start technology. Click to enlarge.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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