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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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Audi has presented the activesphere crossover study with electric drive and quattro. The Audi activesphere features a drive system and suspension which make it equally adept on both on and off the road. The Audi activesphere’s ground clearance is variable; ideal for off-road use, it can be increased by 40 millimeters (1.57

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Audi offers 22 kW AC charging option on e-tron

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Audi is now enabling faster charging with alternating current (AC). The new charging system connect, which Audi offers for home garages, is also designed for a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. The charging system connect comprises an operating unit with a 5-inch touch display and a wall mount.

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Audi and AT&T to offer 4G LTE connectivity starting with 2015 Audi A3 Sedans

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Audi of America unveiled a new partnership with AT&T offering US Audi drivers in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection with the introduction of the 2015 A3 family. Chevrolet had also announced at CES that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt would come optionally equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, running on AT&T’s network.

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Tesla 800V Cybertruck hint, Audi Q4 E-Tron timing, DOE connects on V2X: Today’s Car News

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Tesla explains why 800 volts isn’t an end-all, be-all for EVs today. Audi updates on Q4 E-Tron timing. And the DOE is taking a lead role in studying bidirectional charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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Continental is supplying the 48V belt-starter generator with integrated power electronics that is at the heart of the mild-hybrid (MHEV) system that is standard on Audi’s new A8. The system replaces a conventional starter pinion and is driven by a belt connected to the engine crankshaft. Earlier post.). —José Avila.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. Audi A5 Coupé. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. l/100km (37.9–38.6 TDI V6 engine.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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Audi has introduced the second generation of its A3 Sedan. Besides the cylinder-on-demand technology, the powertrain in conjunction with the S tronic dual-clutch transmission uses a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Car-to-X services that make use of the swarm intelligence of the Audi fleet are also part of the portfolio. 47.0 – 50.0

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