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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The power-to-gas plant in Emsland is both a research facility and production site that also serves to stabilize the power grid in light of the increasing share of fluctuating green electricity from wind and solar power generation. The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The introduction of this model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 Spyder, will give Porsche three production plug-in hybrid models. Although, with a US MSRP of $845,000, the 918 Spyder ( earlier post ) is a little out of the range of what we might consider a volume production model.). Click to enlarge.

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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 instant-impact XtraBoost delivers a significantly more intense experience of acceleration than a conventionally powered vehicle with comparable output could offer. The new BMW 330e Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). With a gross energy content of 12.0

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

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Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). ft) of system torque. Fuel consumption is 1.9

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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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. Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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The first batteries could power vehicles to “neck-breaking” speeds of up to 14 mph. None of these problems remain today, and most EVs are as powerful as petrol-fueled vehicles. Check out our family of EV Charging Station Products. It allows cars to get charged from a power grid and the battery to charge the grid back.