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Audi working on hybrids, saving weight

It's easy to focus on the electrification of the automobile as the next big step towards reducing our fossil fuel consumption, but a lot has to happen before we're all driving electric vehicles. For instance, just as is the case with gas-powered automobiles, the range and performance of EVs will at least be somewhat dependent on the overall weight of the vehicle's platform. That's probably why Michael Dick, Audi's director of technical development, is so enthusiastic about the German automaker's efforts to reduce the weight of its modular ... Read more →

Ford plans to increase efficiency by dramatically reducing weight Jeremy Korzeniewski

While we often seem to focus our eco-friendly microscope on the advancement of alternative powertrains and biofuels, it's important to remember that there are lots of ways to improve the overall ...

Audi working on hybrids, saving weight 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

It's easy to focus on the electrification of the automobile as the next big step towards reducing our fossil fuel consumption, but a lot has to happen before we're all driving electric vehicles. For instance, just as is the case with gas-powered automobiles, the range and performance of EVs ...

Ford plans to increase efficiency by dramatically reducing weight 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

While we often seem to focus our eco-friendly microscope on the advancement of alternative powertrains and biofuels, it's important to remember that there are lots of ways to improve the overall efficiency of an automobile. One relatively low hanging fruit just waiting to be plucked off the ...


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