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Audi introduces its first start-stop system with automatic transmission
Automatic start-stop systems have become increasingly common in Europe in the last few years, but until now they have pretty much only been available on cars with manual transmissions. Audi is looking to change that with the introduction of a new system on the A3 that is paired with the 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch transmission. The setup is available on two different A3 models, the 105 hp 1.6 TDI diesel and the 125 hp 1.4 TFSI gas engine. In both cases, the cars are also equipped with brake energy regeneration which captures some energy ... Read more →
Mercedes-Benz sells 2,600 start-stop trucks in first half of 2009 Sam Abuelsamid
We're used to hearing about European cars being equipped with automatic start-stop systems that shut down the engine when the vehicle is stationary. In 2008, Mercedes-Benz began offering such a ...
VW's Stefan Jacoby doubts mainstream affordability of EVs in the next decade Sam Abuelsamid
It sounds like executives from the Volkswagen Group are speaking with one voice on the subject of plug in vehicles. While both Volkswagen and its premium brand Audi are working on various combinations ...
Kia expects 15% city efficiency boost from start-stop system Sam Abuelsamid
Kia's compact cee'd hatchback will be getting a new automatic start-stop system starting this spring in Europe. The system which switches off the engine when the car comes to a stop and restarts it ...
Detroit 2009: All Fords to eventually get auto start stop Sam Abuelsamid
Automatic start-stop systems are becoming increasingly common in Europe where many non-hybrid cars are equipped with the relatively inexpensive systems that shut down the engine to prevent idling. ...
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