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Jaguar | New Engines and Assistance Systems

Jaguar’s 2018 model year updates include new Ingenium petrol engines for The petrol models are available with an optional eight-speed automatic
its XE and XF sports saloons and its F-Pace SUV. These are based on the gearbox from ZF, while the diesel versions come with a six-speed manual box.
Ingenium diesel engines and also have four cylinders and a capacity of 2.0 l. In addition to new engines, the updated models also have new electronic
Two versions of the engines are available that produce either 147 or 184 kW assistance systems. A camera integrated into the radiator grille allows the
at 5500 rpm. The maximum torque of 340 or 365 Nm is available between collision warning system to identify objects crossing the road. If there is a
1200 and 4500 rpm. The new engines use the UniAir fully variable valve risk of a collision, a visual warning appears on the central screen. All the
control system from Schaeffler. When combined with a camshaft phasing 2018 models also come equipped with an autonomous emergency braking
unit, it results in an excellent power and torque curve across the rev range. assistant with a pedestrian detection function.

Audi | New A8 Comes with Mild-hybrid Drive as Standard

The new Audi A8 is the first model that comes fitted with
an electrified powertrain and features mild-hybrid technol-
ogy. This technology centres on the 48-V electrical system,
which is used to power the on-board network in the new
Audi A8. The mild-hybrid drive comprises two central
components: the first is the water-cooled 48-V belt-driven
starter generator, which expands the potential of the con-
ventional sprocket starter. The second is the lithium-ion
battery, placed in the luggage compartment for energy
storage, offering charge carrier capacity of 10 Ah and
voltage of 48 V. Silent cruising with the new A8 becomes
feasible at a speed of between 55 and 160 km/h. The vehicle
can cruise with the engine switched off and generating no
emissions for up to 40 s. One further innovation comes in
the form of the predictive comfort mode: As soon as the
vehicle in front of the Audi A8 starts moving, the engine
kicks in, even if the brake is still applied. The drive manage-
ment unit processes both route data and information from
its highly interconnected set of sensors, including the front
camera. This information is then used to determine whether
the A8 cruises or recovers. Employing this approach also
© Audi allows customers to leverage the mild-hybrid drive for fuel
consumption savings of up to 0.7 l/100 km.

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