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

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Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 lb) of gas.

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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 US gal) gasoline tank, is fitted during production of the A4 Avant.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. The ICCT ethanol paper.

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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 PS (32 kW) with maximum torque of 170 N·m, powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. Going into the center touchscreen are N e-shift and N Active Sound+ settings that make the Ioniq 5 N sound oh-so like a gasoline engine-powered car. Front: 258 lb. Click each to get a demonstration.

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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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The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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Bring on the EV Trucks

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can help reduce noise and air pollution caused by diesel and gasoline trucks that idle in parking lots, streets and alleys for hours a day while cargo is being loaded and unloaded. Electric Vehicles International isn’t new. Costs would depend on the number of batteries needed to meet a customer’s needs, the spokesman said.

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