Remove Gasoline Remove MPH Remove Powered
article thumbnail

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

Green Car Congress

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter Depending on its configuration, the single-stage turbocharged engine generates 85 or 100 kW (116 or 136 hp) of power from a displacement of 1598 cc and delivers 280 or 300 N·m (207 or 221 lb-ft) of rated torque.

Diesel 304
article thumbnail

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Green Car Congress

This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions.

Audi 504
article thumbnail

New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

Green Car Congress

The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-liter liter, four-cylinder TDI diesel power unit (EA288 evo series) with an output of 147 kW (200 PS). The drive train delivers a power output of 180 kW (245 PS) and a maximum system torque of 400 N·m. liter turbocharged direct injection engine (EA888 evo4).

Diesel 374
article thumbnail

Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

Green Car Congress

With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 It provides 170 kW (231 metric hp) of power and also develops ample torque of 500 N·m (368.8 It provides 170 kW (231 metric hp) of power and also develops ample torque of 500 N·m (368.8 At speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2

Audi 247
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. Click to enlarge.

article thumbnail

BMW reveals 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype with 117.5 mpg; next-gen Power eDrive: 2x current capacity, electric AWD

Green Car Congress

Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 388
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5