Mexican Media Brands
Diesels in German Audi Q8s
Although diesel engines have fallen into some disrepute in the U.S. market for non-truck light vehicle applications, this is not the case, perhaps surprisingly, in Germany.
#electronics #hybrid
.jpg;width=70;height=70;mode=crop)
Share
Although diesel engines have fallen into some disrepute in the U.S. market for non-truck light vehicle applications, this is not the case, perhaps surprisingly, in Germany. Audi has announced two new engine options for its flagship Q8 SUV, one of which is a diesel, which means that of the three engines available, two are diesel. The original is a 3.0-liter diesel that produces 286 hp and 442.5 lb-ft of torque.
The newly available diesel is a variation on the 3.0-liter, although this provides less power: 231 hp and 368.8 lb-ft of torque.
The gasoline engine is, yes, also a 3.0-liter mill; this turbocharged engine provides 340 hp and 368.8 lb-ft of torque.
All of the engine for the Q8 work with a mild hybrid system, which has a 48-volt electrical architecture; it uses a lithium-ion battery system and a belt alternator starter system.
And all three engines are mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission.
Diesel isn’t done yet. Not by a long shot.
RELATED CONTENT
-
On Ford Maverick, Toyota Tundra Hybrid, and GM's Factory Footprint
GM is transforming its approach to the auto market—and its factories. Ford builds a small truck for the urban market. Toyota builds a full-size pickup and uses a hybrid instead of a diesel. And Faurecia thinks that hydrogen is where the industry is going.
-
On Traffic Jams, Vehicle Size, Building EVs and more
From building electric vehicles—and training to do so—to considering traffic and its implication on drivers and vehicle size—there are plenty of considerations for people and their utilization of technology in the industry.
-
GAC, CATL Partner on Two Battery Ventures
Two new battery ventures are being formed in China by domestic carmaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Ltd. and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd.
