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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. An electric powered compressor provides for strong off-the-line performance; a 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) enhances efficiency. Audi S5 Sportback TDI. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. Audi has systematically refined the drive concept from the full-size SQ7 TDI for the new SQ5 TDI. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Audi continues rollout of standard 48V mild hybrid system with new A6 Avant

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Audi has launched the new Audi A6 Avant station wagon equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) for the four- and six-cylinder TDI (diesel) and TFSI (gasoline) engines. Audi offers two variants of MHEV drive systems. Earlier post.). A heavy-duty V-ribbed belt connects it to the crankshaft. lb-ft) of torque.

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Audi e-tron orders, shale oil woes, and electric classics: Today's Car News

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Audi has set a date for e-tron electric SUV orders. Infiniti drops the Q70 hybrid for 2019. Shale oil makes for a lousy high-octane fuel source. Order books for the Audi e-tron electric SUV will open on September. And we ask which modern electric car will be the first "classic" car in a new Twitter poll.

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Audi to start series production of A8 hybrid in 2012

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Audi A8 hybrid. Audi will start series production of the A8 hybrid in 2012. The Audi A8 hybrid reaches 100 km/h (62.14 The A8 hybrid is a parallel hybrid. The A8 hybrid is a parallel hybrid. The Audi A8 hybrid will be one of the lightest sedans in its category.

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Audi unveiling A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid concept in Shanghai

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Audi A3 e-tron concept. Audi is set to unveil the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid concept in Shanghai. A regulated oil pump, the intelligent Audi thermal management system, a start-stop system and an energy recovery system—technologies from the brand’s modular efficiency platform—all contribute to this high efficiency.

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2025 Q5 PHEV returns, remains Audi’s lone plug-in hybrid

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The 2025 Audi Q5 S line TFSI e returns for the new model year with nearly no change, after receiving a more advanced active lane control system and a heated steering wheel last model year. Audi pegs the 4,652-pound PHEV crossover SUV at a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 That buys a turbo-4 five-seat crossover with a 17.9-kwh

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