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Audi names vehicle networking strategy Audi connect; expanding functions in summer 2011

Green Car Congress

Audi has named its vehicle networking strategy “Audi connect.” ” Audi is using this term to bundle all of the applications and developments that link current and future models with the Internet with their owners and with the infrastructure. —Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG.

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Electric vehicle news 28 may

Electric Vehicles India

In Electric vehicle news 28 may we have Hyderabad police using Hala mobility, Google teams up with Jaguar for street view mapping, Audi A4 electric is expected in 2-3 years, Hyundai may Ioniq 5 in the US by 2022. Google teams up with Jaguar for street view mapping. Audi A4 all-electric is expected in 2-3 years.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. Volvo S60 Recharge: Volvos tend to be relaxing and sedate to drive, but the S60 Recharge’s 455 horsepower and instant electric torque make it downright quick.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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Feature: The 3 Best EVs for Road Tripping

Clean Fleet Report

Sure, you’ll have to plug in and recharge eventually, but with a median range of more than 250 miles per charge, you won’t have to worry about refueling for a while in a modern EV. Audi E-Tron. The Audi E-Tron offers SUV room and electric drive. The Audi E-Tron fits up to five passengers (with 28.5 Polestar 2. California.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The Audi e-Tron GT , Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would be at the top of that list. The Atto 3 is charmingly if idiosyncratically styled, has a decent equipment list, a range between recharges as much as 400km in the real world, acceptable performance from its 150kW e-motor and a comfy if not especially dynamic ride/handling balance.