Newest Audi TDI(R) Models Powering "Truth in 48" Challenge to Drive From L.A. to N.Y. in 48 Hours on Four Tanks of Clean Diesel Fuel
(firmenpresse) - HERNDON, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 09/06/13 --
A team of 12 drivers will embark this weekend on "Truth in 48," a bid to drive 2,800-plus miles from the Los Angeles area to New York in 48 hours or less. The team will be driving the 2014 Audi A6 TDI and 2014 Audi A7 TDI sedans, with the 2014 Audi Q5 TDI as a support vehicle in a challenge to demonstrate the extended range and fuel economy provided by Audi clean diesel technology.
The rally, led by Wayne Gerdes of , will make only four refueling stops. They will depart from the dealership in Torrance, CA the morning of the Saturday, Sept. 7, with plans to conclude the drive at the dealership the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 9.
Throughout the drive, the CleanMPG team will swap seats with members of the media, including Christian Moe of Road & Track, Damon Bell of Consumer Guide Automotive, Jill Ciminillo of Chicago Tribune and Sebastian Blanco of Autoblog Green.
Each Audi TDI clean diesel vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines, resulting in longer range and fewer trips to the fuel pump. By having more density than gasoline, diesel packs more energy in the same amount of fuel which helps maximize the miles per gallon. The 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI clean diesel engine vehicles adds to Audi's list of advanced technologies that help enhance fuel efficiency, including Audi ultra® lightweight technology, Audi quattro and Audi e-tron.
To follow along the "Truth in 48" cross-country drive challenge visit Audi's and pages utilizing the hashtag #audiTDI.
Wayne Gerdes launched the website, in February of 2006 in order to train drivers to achieve better fuel economy no matter what they own and drive. In addition, he keeps members and visitors alike abreast of the very latest in fuel efficient automobile technology and vehicles.
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2012, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Through 2016, AUDI AG will invest about $17 billion on new products, facilities and technologies. Visit or for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.
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