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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 combines e-scooter with skateboard

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Audi has developed a new e-scooter concept to respond to the urban trend towards multi-modal mobility. The Audi e-tron Scooter, combining the advantages of the electric scooter and the skateboard, is designed for sporty riders. —Thorsten Schrader, project manager for micro-mobility at Audi.

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Audi testing second-life EV batteries in factory vehicles

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Audi is testing factory vehicles powered by used lithium-ion batteries at its main plant in Ingolstadt. Like all automobile manufacturers, Audi is obliged by law to take back energy carriers after they have been used in cars. —Peter Kössler, Member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics at Audi AG.

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Audi leads $28M Series C round in Silvercar; developing Audi Shared Fleet

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Silvercar , a new car rental company which only offers silver Audis, announced its largest capital raise to date with a $28-million Series C equity issuance led by Audi. In addition to the immediate financial impact, Audi North America President Scott Keogh will be joining Silvercar’s Board of Directors.

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Audi testing autonomous driverless transport systems at Ingolstadt plant

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Earlier this month, Audi began testing driverless transport systems (DTS) at its Ingolstadt plant. Audi says it is the first automobile manufacturer to implement such a DTS-based goods-to-person concept. A fleet-management system coordinates the carries so that they always arrive at the commissioners’ workplaces punctually.

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Audi of America launches Internal Carbon Price program to support goal of lowering CO2 footprint 30% by 2025

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Audi of America is among the first in the automotive industry to implement an internal carbon price program as a key initiative in the brand’s pursuit of lower CO 2 emissions. Fuel consumed by Audi of America fleet vehicles. Logistics: Vehicle and parts transport. Logistics: Vehicle and parts transport.

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Audi to acquire Silvercar, expand digital mobility technology and service offerings

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Audi intends to acquire fully Silvercar Inc., The two companies have worked together since 2012, developing and delivering innovative consumer mobility offerings under the Audi mobility, Silvercar and Dealerware brands. In 2015, Audi led in a $28 million Series C investment in Silvercar. Earlier post.).

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