S-Tronic? FSI? Audi publishes glossary of efficiency technology terms

Filed under: MPG , Audi There have been a lot of new technologies introduced in recent years to help improve efficiency of vehicles. While we spend a lot of time here at ABG trying to explain how these technologies work, Audi is stepping up to try and help as well with a new glossary that explains technologies like direct injection, clean diesel, and brake energy regeneration.

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