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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions. The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle.

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and output of 135 kW/184 hp with an electric motor which generates peak output of 83 kW/113 hp. kWh per 100 kilometers.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. The newly developed engine is based on the new gasoline-powered 2.0 g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8

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Audi’s bivalent 2.0 TFSI for the new A4 Avant and A5 Sportback g-trons

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To ensure smooth running in high summertime temperatures, the developers made modifications especially to components for the gasoline mode. For example, they came up with a stainless steel valve to protect the high-pressure injection valve for gasoline. In gasoline mode, the figures are 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8

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

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It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 mph) in just 8.5 mph) in just 8.5 lb per 62.1

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Škoda showcases MQB-based plug-in hybrid VisionS concept at Geneva; production PHEV in 2019, followed by BEV

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The plug-in hybrid drive system is a preview of a similar drive system being tested for production cars, said Škoda CEO Bernhard Maier. seconds, and has a top speed of almost 200 km/h (124 mph). In addition, the brand is also working on contactless, inductive recharging for the use in future production cars.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Not only do they eliminate tailpipe emissions, but they also boast greater energy efficiency compared to their gasoline counterparts. The upstream, “well to wheel” emissions of the EV are linked to electricity generation and the electrical grid, with lower emissions in regions that use more renewable energy sources.

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