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Efficiency
At Audi, doing less is something we’re trying
to do more of. We’re working to use less fuel,
release less CO
2 and waste less energy. It’s why
we’ve incorporated a number of more efficient
technologies into the Audi A6.
Recuperation
When a vehicle brakes, the discs convert
kinetic energy into thermal energy, which is wasted
as it cannot be used. With a recuperation system
like the one in the Audi A6, the kinetic energy is
converted into useful electrical energy. The way
it works is simple. While the car is coasting or
braking, the alternator voltage is raised above the
level of the basic electrical system, which enables
the alternator to generate electrical energy and
store it temporarily in the battery. When the vehicle
accelerates, this energy is used to relieve the load on
the alternator, resulting in a fuel saving of up to 3%.
Enhanced air conditioning
The efficient cooling system in the Audi A6
can save up to 8 g/km of CO
2 compared with the
previous model. It’s thanks to a new brushless
motor that’s lighter, uses less energy and has a
longer operating life.
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