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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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Audi Chairman says 5 key innovation areas will determine the future of mobility; e-tron master plan calls for 6-figure sales by 2020 with an e-tron in every segment

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to the Annual Press Conference 2012 in Ingolstadt, Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, said that the company believes that five key innovation areas will determine the shape of future mobility: design; lightweight construction; connected vehicles; mobility services; and electric mobility. In his speech.

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Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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million passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and 1.3 Despite representing only 30% of the country’s entire passenger vehicle fleet, diesel vehicles are responsible for 80% of NO x emissions. The manufacturers will have to disclose the engine control unit functions connected with exhaust gas purification.

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In addition to 48V hybrid, VW presents new EA 288 Evo diesel 12V mild hybrid & TGI Evo natural gas engines

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The technologies showcased in Vienna as world premieres form a key part of the progressively aligned Volkswagen drive strategy combining state-of-the-art gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines, new hybrid systems and purely electric drives. Volkswagen will gradually extend the electrification of conventional drives to the entire fleet.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The accelerator pedal isn’t as touchy nor the crackling and popping of the exhaust note isn’t as dramatic as in Sport.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. Very clean.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury.