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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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before it’s range capacity diminishes. When the battery can no longer power a car, it will be repurposed for a second use. Once the battery has been completely exhausted, it will be sent off for safe recycling, which ensures valuable materials and chemicals are extracted. Learn more [link] How can batteries be repurposed?

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Cyclone Power Technologies Completes Testing, Ships Initial Rankine-Cycle Waste Heat Power Generator

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Cyclone’s waste heat power generator—comprising its 18 hp Waste Heat Engine, proprietary heat exchangers and electric generator—will be installed and field tested at Bent Glass’ facility over the following couple of months.

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Grail Engine Adopts Enerpulse Pulse Plugs for Forced Semi-Homogeneous Charged Compression Ignition in Concept Two-Stroke Engine

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The Pulstar product offers very high power spark discharge, on the order of 1MW, to accelerate combustion pressures enabling forced semi-homogeneous combustion for all conditions. HCCI is a combustion regime in which well-mixed fuel, exhaust gas and air are compressed to the point of auto-ignition.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—the foundation for the high-performance thermal management system. Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range. ft) of torque.

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BMW’s “CO2 Champion” Performance Concept is a Plug-in Diesel Hybrid; 50 km/31 mile All-Electric Range; Thermo-electric Generator for Waste Heat Recovery

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With the extra range of up to 50 kilometers in the all-electric mode, the car offers an overall cruising range of approximately 700 kilometers (435 miles). As a plug-in hybrid, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is able to cover the entire fuel consumption drive cycle under electric power alone. Thermo-electric generator.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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J1711 (Recommended Practice For Measuring The Exhaust Emissions And Fuel Economy Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles) is designed to establish uniform chassis dynamometer test procedures for hybrid-electric vehicles that are designed to be driven on public roads. for reverse energy flow, e.g. vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home.

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