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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 The B-cycle combustion process (a modified Miller cycle, earlier post ), which is designed specifically for part load, makes the V6 gasoline engine particularly efficient. The three-liter gasoline unit produces a subtle and sonorous sound that never becomes intrusive even under load. TDI (diesel) engine.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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The new BMW i8 Coupe and first-ever BMW i8 Roadster are powered by a drive duo in the form of a hybrid synchronous electric motor and BMW TwinPower Turbo technology 1,499 cc 3-cylinder gasoline engine (228 hp and 236 lb-ft). liters, plus peak torque of 236 lb-ft (320 N·m). The new BMW i8 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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TSI (gasoline) and Golf Mk VII 1.6 Broadly, and as would be expected, the values of the e-Golf for CO 2 and carbon monoxide (CO) are lower than those of the Golf models with conventional powertrains (gasoline and diesel), while the figures for sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) are higher. acidification potential.

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

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It followed by using a PS5 controller to remotely drive in an updated version of the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda—an EV that will have a “digital platform for co-creation,” a “conversational personal agent” using AI from Microsoft, and driver-assist systems informed by AI.

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Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

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The green symbol and dashed arrow illustrate the large reductions in tailpipe VOC emission factors as precatalyst on-road gasoline vehicles were replaced by present-day vehicle fleets. Here, we focus on volatile chemical products (VCPs), including pesticides, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cleaning agents, and personal care products.

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VW alike to revealing third-generation Tiguan

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The car is in accordance with an up to date model of the flow Tiguan’s MQB modular platform and, relying in the marketplace, will do business in gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrain choices. VW may even load the fresh Tiguan with top rate tech options. Prototypes for this type also are out checking out.

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Chinese automakers hit by production issues with Huawei computing unit, sources say – ET Auto

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Some Chinese automakers have had to delay deliveries of flagship models due to production issues with a computing unit made by tech giant Huawei , five people with knowledge of the matter said. Seres, a smaller carmaker, has also been affected, one person said. The vehicle is priced from 469,800 yuan.

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