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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 211 km/h (131.1 The inner layer is a gas-tight polyamide vessel.

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Audi crosslane coupé dual-mode plug-in hybrid concept makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show; 214 mpg US

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The Multimaterial Space Frame of the compact Audi crosslane coupé comprises three materials: aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The Audi crosslane coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 The car’s top speed is 182 km/h (113 mph). Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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In the interests of optimizing the range, the top speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h (99 mph). Steel/ferrous materials account for around half of the vehicle weight (51.4%) in the new B-Class Electric Drive, followed by polymer materials with around 17% and light alloys (12.8%) as the third-largest group. The B-class takes 7.9

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Successful First Flight for Solar-Powered Electric Airplane

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kW (10 hp) electric motors and store the solar energy for the night in a 400 kg lithium-ion polymer battery system (25% of the weight of the plane). Each motor is mounted in a gondola beneath the wing which also contains a lithium polymer battery set and a management system controlling charge/discharge and temperature.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). In all-electric mode, it has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The axle load distribution is 50:50. The setup is stiff, but offers adequate comfort.

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Wirtschafts Woche: VW to make 250 XL1s, priced at $145,000 each

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Kia confirms development of battery-electric Soul for US; on sale in 2014

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Equipped with a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV is expected to offer a driving range of more than 120 miles (193 km) on a single charge. Accelerating from 0-62 mph takes less than 12 seconds, and the top speed is “in the region” of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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