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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. With this fuel, driving is nearly climate-neutral. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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A number of details throughout the hybrid powertrain contribute to its efficiency, including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system with a cooler; a smaller, lighter, quieter hybrid system water pump, and an exhaust heat recirculation system that speeds engine warm-up. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1,

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models. liter V6 engine.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate, and sit above the lower fascia that features dual round exhaust ports and a continuation of the cross-hatch design. Your dealer sales associate will explain how this program works. Interior Wonder. Tech Abounds.

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2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance PHEV going on sale in US starting at $89,100

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Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars. The compact high-voltage lithium-ion battery in the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance has a gross capacity of 9.2

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