A3 Sportback g-tron runs on Audi's own carbon-neutral e-gas
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Powered by Audi’s CO2-neutral "e-gas," the g-tron sportback will incorporate CNG (compressed natural gas) as its primary motivational option
The g-tron consumes only 3.5 kg/100 km (7.7 lbs per 62 miles) of CNG with a range of 1,300 km (807 miles)
The g-tron emits only 30 grams of CO2 per kilometer (48.28 g/mile), or 95 grams per kilometer (152.89 g/mile) in gas mode
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron comes with the usual amenity of accoutrements
Twin filler caps for the twin fuel options
Powered by both gas and CNG, the g-tron starts in gas mode then swaps over to CNG asap
The g-tron has a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h) with 0 - 60 mph (0 -100 km/h) times in the 11.0 second range
According to Audi, the A3 Sportback g-tron provides a total range equivalent to its turbo diesel alternative
Article Summary
Set to up the eco-ante later this year is Audi’s new e-fueled g-tron 5-door hatchback. Carrying design elements and other familiar amenities from previous A3 outings, the new g-tron is similar in every way except the fuel option. But in this story, the car is only part of the eco-tale.
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