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Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf; “Green wave”

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Audi is moving ahead with networked traffic lights in Düsseldorf. After Ingolstadt, the city on the Rhine is the second in Europe in which Audi is introducing its Traffic Light Information service. Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) services like Audi Traffic Light Information increase efficiency, convenience and safety on the roads.

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Audi Environmental Foundation, TUB developing microplastics filter for tire wear particles

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The Audi Environmental Foundation is developing filters for urban runoff in conjunction with the Technical University of Berlin (TUB). —Rüdiger Recknagel, Director of the Audi Environmental Foundation. Initial field and lab tests have now demonstrated the efficiency of the system.

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Audi “Aluminum Closed Loop” in press shops has saved more than 350k tonnes of CO2

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Audi began using aluminum in 1994 with the first Audi A8 with the Audi Space Frame. Audi continues to use the lightweight metal in various components of what is now the fourth generation of the luxury sedan as part of an innovative multi-material mix. Audi therefore manages the material in a recycling loop.

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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. Audi recommends a three-phase, 400-volt outlet for optimal use of the charging system connect.

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Audi boosting investments in future vehicle projects to 2026 to €37B, €18B for electrification and hybridization alone

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With its investment planning for the next five years, Audi is accelerating the transition toward becoming a provider of networked and sustainable premium mobility. Of this, Audi is earmarking about €18 billion for electrification and hybridization alone, thereby emphasizing its clear commitment to electromobility. Vorsprung 2030”.

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China EV Daly (July 20): NIO’s Energy Week unearths, SAIC-Audi cooperation, Leapmotor’s attainable tech export, Tesla Q3 forecast, NETA S 2024 on sale

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Autohome [SAIC] At the afternoon of July 20, the individual in command of SAIC Staff replied to the former rumors that Audi had bought SAIC’s electrical platform, declaring that SAIC and Audi had reached a consensus, and the 2 events would boost up the improvement of electrical cars via cooperation.

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First Shift: Audi Brussels units the carbon-neutral sound Video from Car Information

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Audi ambitions • Rivian gross sales forecast • Stellantis droop • Protection suspense • Independent inflammation The post First Shift: Audi Brussels units the carbon-neutral sound Video from Car Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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