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Container ship to test running on Synthetic Natural Gas, provided by Audi

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The Wes Amelie , owned and managed by Wessels Reederei (Haren/Ems), previously made headlines in 2017 when its MAN 8L48/60B main engine was retrofitted to its current, four-stroke MAN 51/60DF unit that enables dual-fuel operation—the first such conversion of its type. However the costs are still way too high.

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German KBA approving hardware retrofits to reduce NOx emissions for passenger cars

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Vehicle owners who have their vehicles converted can do so not only contributes to improving air quality, they maintain their mobility in particularly polluted regions. Approved car retrofit systems are available for models from BMW, Mercedes Benz, Seat, Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo.

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MAN prefers “power-to-gas” as an alternative to new power lines

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Power-to-gas, or e-gas as Audi calls it, converts surplus electricity into synthetic natural gas and utilizes the existing gas infrastructure. Alternatively, it is also possible to convert it back into electricity with the aid of gas power stations. Direct use can be made of natural gas in homes or to drive vehicles.

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TU Bergakademie Freiberg launches OTTO-R project with VW Group, Shell, OMV as partners; P2X for green gasoline

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Researchers at the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, with partners from the automotive industry (Audi, VW) and the petroleum industry (Shell, OMV) have launched the €1.46-million OTTO-R is to be available in 2025. In subsequent project phases of P2X, the green OTTO-R fuel will be used in tests by Audi and VW.

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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Presales of the Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro (combined fuel consumption 3.0–2.8 The SUV, the plug-in hybrid drive of which combines a three-liter V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor, is available in two power levels. l/100km; combined electric power consumption 22.9–21.9 lb-ft) of torque. lb-ft)—250 N·m (184.4

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Audi introduces A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid

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Audi is introducing a plug-in hybrid version of its A8 L luxury sedan. The A8 as plug-in hybrid with normal wheelbase will be available a few weeks later. The Audi A7 Sportback and the Q5 50 TFSI e quattro and Q5 55 TFSI e quattro SUVs have been available on the market since September. meters (17.4 lb-ft) of torque.

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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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Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 On the full vehicle side, Audi put forward the Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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