Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). He said the Group already had the broadest plug-in fleet in the automobile world. Audi e-tron quattro.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2023

This system is an integral part of the braking system in vehicles that don’t have an internal combustion engine or which use it only intermittently (plug-in hybrids). Electric vehicles and cars with plug-in hybrids pose new challenges for the braking system. The EBB can be used across different vehicle classes. 4 electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2013

Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. In the medium term the first choice in terms of alternative drive systems is plug-in hybrid technology. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The basis for this study is the new A6 L, Audi’s bestselling model in China. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Audi will present the new second-generation Audi Q7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The new Audi Q7 also marks the debut of the second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB), the Audi technology matrix for models with longitudinally mounted engines, said Prof. The new Q7.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Navigant Research forecasts that plug-in EVs (which include plug-in hybrids and battery EVs), will represent 2.4% Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term. Conventional hybrids (HEVs) and plug-ins (plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2016

Audi is refreshing the A3 with new engines—including the A3’s first 3-cylinder unit and a new 2.0L TFSI—new driver assistance systems and the Audi virtual cockpit. The engine lineup for the new Audi A3 comprises six engines (three gasoline and three diesel units). lb)—the lightest in its class.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2021

Alternative drives (battery-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, gas, and hydrogen) took up around a quarter of all new light-duty vehicle registrations in Germany in 2020, according to figures from the KBA (Federal Motor Transport Authority). —Richard Damm, KBA President. VW held a 17.4%

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2014

While Mercedes-Benz and other German luxury automakers (Audi, especially) are betting on diesel powertrains on a larger scale in helping to make their lineups more fuel-efficient, they''re starting to concede that to some luxury shoppers, plug-in hybrids are seen as a ''greener'' solution—especially in tight urban spaces.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 5, 2020

With financial and environmental considerations increasingly at front of the mind for executive class drivers, lease deals on the Audi A6 50 TFSI e PHEV are now available.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2022

IDTechEx forecasts that most of the new DC charging installations will be in the 100+ kW power classes. These represent the future of EV charging, though the fastest technology is currently limited to the most expensive electric cars, such as the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-Tron GT, BMW iX, and Lucid Air. Source: IDTechEx.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. —Oliver Schmidt.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2018

That didn't sit well with Mercedes-Benz or Audi, the prior kings of the $80,000-plus luxury sedan world. Both companies have now announced an onslaught of plug-in models. After Tesla launched the first luxury electric car with the Model S, it relatively quickly took over the mantle as the best-selling luxury sedan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2019

Electric and plug-in hybrids counted for almost half of that total, but the real driver of growth was the BEV, the registrations of which increased by 85%. March marked the first time that registrations of electrified cars (BEV, PHEV, HEV) exceeded the 100,000 units mark, with a total of 125,400.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Audi E-tron 5,612. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2014

CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Along with hybrid models from Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, the Group also offers a number of natural gas powered models. Live traffic services also continue to make their way into the various vehicle classes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2019

Other notable results included Volkswagen, where volume was up by 64%, Hyundai, where volume was up by 334%, and Audi, which sold 1,735 units of the e-Tron. The growth was driven by Tesla—the top-selling brand—and Renault, which saw a 103% volume increase after its Zoe model became the top-selling BEV during the month.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2013

Then there was Audi, which recently announced a plug-in hybrid A3 e-Tron. One by one, the luxury automakers are turning towards greener vehicles. First came Lexus, expanding its hybrid range with every model. Then BMW, with a hybrid here and there and a wider diesel range.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2018

AFVs—including hybrid, electric and plug-in vehicles—accounted for 4.8% However, the slight growth of the BMW brand meant that Mercedes-Benz was the top selling premium brand for 2017, taking Audi, who came third, off the top spot from 2016. million registrations in 2017, 19.5% higher than in 2016. on the previous year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2015

liter, three-cylinder hybrid drive unit in the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid being declared the overall winner—as well as picking up two class wins—edging out Ford’s 1.0L BMW also picked up a class win (2.5-liter BMW also picked up a class win (2.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost. liter to 1.8-liter kWh of electricity.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Those just interested in getting a wagon will probably settle on a Subaru Outback, Volvo V60, or an Audi A6 Allroad. But there will be a subset of buyers that won’t settle for less than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon or perhaps the upcoming Audi RS6 Avant. liter V8 in a plug-in hybrid format.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Audi, VW and the Volkswagen Group are very pleased with the acquisition of a world-class automotive fuel cell patent portfolio. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG. Volkswagen Group’s commitment to, and progress in, fuel cell car. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. The BMW i3 with the range extender posts fuel economy just below Tesla and above the B-Class BEV.). Emissions Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins' —EPA Trends report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Audi is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and is now offering its large four-door A7 Sportback coupe as a powerful, efficient plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro delivers a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption of 2.1 – 1.9 l/100 km (112.0 – 123.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

The new Audi engine combines shorter intake events with a high geometric compression ratio; together with other refinements to the basic engine, the new combustion concept enables a reduction in combined cycle CO 2 emissions of up to 10-12 g/km compared to its predecessor. Audi says that the new 2.0L In addition to the Gen.3B

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

Like the Karma sedan, the Fisker Atlantic is a plug-in series hybrid vehicle that allows drivers to switch manually or automatically between electric and gasoline driving modes and sustain the charge of its lithium-ion batteries on the move. Atlantic glass roof. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

We took to the road to report on most of the new EVs hitting the market, as well as plug-in hybrids, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrids and the best of the legacy internal combustion engine models. Our testers had similar (best in class) feelings about the new 2023 Toyota Prius and the 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

The EQS provides an EV alternative to the S-Class that has long represented the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz technology and luxury. That place within the vast Mercedes-Benz hierarchy appears to be in its twilight for the very traditional S-Class given the pace with which the brand is embracing electricity. 0-100km/h : 3.8

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 24, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro Chronos Edition Solid German Electric Luxury SUV There is something about driving a German car, and Audi does not disappoint with the 2023 E-Tron Quattro. The whoosh feeling is a joy, and Audi has done it very well. inch and lower 8.8-inch inch screens. The cargo area goes from 28.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

Even the briefest exposure to Audi’s new electric SUV, the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, it’s easy to see the promise in the first fully conceived, best-executed EV from the brand. Audi still sells some good-to-great gas-powered SUVs, but the EV companions like this Q6 E-Tron are the ones that will catapult it into the future, powerfully.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

In addition, Daimler has deployed 40 B-Class F-CELL vehicles under H2ME in Germany. Powered by a compact 5 kW fuel cell module, coupled with a hydrogen storage unit and medium-size automotive battery pack, Symbio’s range-extender kit doubles the range of Renault’s electric-only Kangoo ZE model to 320 km.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

With the world premiere of the Audi e-tron Monday night in San Francisco, Audi also marked the launch of its electrification offensive. By 2025 Audi will offer twelve automobiles with all-electric drive in the most important markets worldwide and achieve roughly one-third of its sales with electrified models.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Plug-ins' million tons.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. The storage options include the largest trunk in its class with the 60/40 split rear seat upright; folded flat, it expands further. There is a front trunk/frunk, which also is the largest in the EV sedan class.

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