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Audi South Africa Adds 150 kW DC Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Chargers To Charging Network

CleanTechnica EVs

Audi South Africa, in partnership with GridCars, has finalized the installation of 33 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. These represent a total of 70 charge point connectors and expands on the existing network in the country.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

Green Car Congress

Audi is making a clear statement that the 2024 Q8 e-tron is its flagship electrified SUV. The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

Green Car Congress

Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. 2021 Audi e-tron. Audi aims to achieve net CO 2 neutrality globally across the lifecycle of its vehicles by 2050.

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Power up: Refreshed Audi e-tron GT primed for Taycan upgrades as fast EV nears middle age

EV Central

As it nears middle age, an upgraded Audi e-tron GT has been teased ahead its full reveal later this year. The fast four-door sedan is set for faster charging, a longer range and a huge power-up compared to the current EV. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype.

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Audi E-Tron GT connects to Electrify America for home chargers, 3 years of fast-charging

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT will include three years of free DC fast charging on the Electrify America network, the automaker announced Tuesday in a press release. The automaker is also leaning on Electrify America for home-charging support for the new EV. 4 from Audi's parent.

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Audi e-tron charging service on-grid in 10 markets, more coming

Green Car Congress

The Audi e-tron Charging Service is going on-grid in ten markets. When driving abroad, Audi customers can charge their cars according to the local purchasing conditions without any extra costs. To cover individual charging needs, customers can choose from two different tariffs. This costs €17.95

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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

Green Car Congress

At the Zwickau vehicle plant, Volkswagen commissioned the first fast-charging park in Saxony supplied with energy largely from a power storage container (PSC). The advantage is that fast-charging infrastructure can be built nearly anywhere, even if in places with a low-capacity grid connection.

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