article thumbnail

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

Green Car Congress

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery. Formula 1 is transforming, and Audi wants to actively support this journey. The highly efficient 1.6-liter

Audi 408
article thumbnail

Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

Green Car Congress

As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe. Source: Alcoa.

Audi 418
article thumbnail

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. The company has set itself the goal of reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025.

Audi 397
article thumbnail

Global Bioenergies and Audi renew their partnership in renewable gasoline

Green Car Congress

Global Bioenergies and Audi signed a new agreement focused on the implementation of biomass residue feedstock usage, preparation of a path to commercialization and engine testing of new blends of renewable gasoline. —Reiner Mangold, head of sustainable product development at Audi. Earlier post.).

Renewable 170
article thumbnail

Premium Platform Electric (PPE): A technological leap for the next generation of fully electric premium mobility from Audi

Electric Cars Report

The Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly with Porsche, is a key component for the expansion of the global portfolio of all-electric Audi models. For Audi, it represents an important step in becoming a leading provider of sustainable premium mobility.

article thumbnail

Audi to phase out production of combustion engines by 2033

Green Car Congress

As part of its strategic realignment, Audi is accelerating the transition to e-mobility. Production of Audi’s final completely newly developed combustion engine model will start in just four years. Beginning in 2026, the brand will only release new models onto the global market that are powered purely by electricity.

Audi 199
article thumbnail

Next-gen Audi Q7 to debut in 2026. Here’s what to expect

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Feb 2024, 13:12 PM Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026. This upcoming Q7 generation will be one … Audi has begun development of the third-generation Q7 SUV, which is expected to make its global debut in 2026.

Audi 98