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Audi unveils MEB-based Q4 e-tron concept EV; production version in 2020

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Audi unveiled the Q4 e-tron concept compact electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept gives an advance look at what will be the fifth series production electric vehicle that the manufacturer will introduce by the end of 2020. There is no mechanical connection between the axles. meters long, 1.90 meters wide, 1.61

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is starting the new model year with a technology update. To enable the four-cylinder engine to run on these fuels, Audi engineers modified its cylinder head, turbocharging, fuel injection system and catalytic converter. With an increased tank volume, the compact model can cover around 400 kilometers (248.5

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

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The new Audi RS e-tron GT is proof that if you’re going to enter a new era then you should do it with a bang. This long, low five-door super-coupe not only the most powerful Audi electric vehicle ever built, it’s the most powerful Audi production car of all time. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. A product of the carbon-neutral Audi Brussels plant, the e-tron 50 quattro combines a high level of efficiency with strong and instantly accessible performance. miles of range in the WLTP cycle.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. miles) (NEDC).

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ŠKODA AUTO launches production of MEB battery systems at Mladá Boleslav headquarters

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In addition to ŠKODA vehicles, these will also be installed in MEB models made by Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT. The largest battery with 12 modules boasts an 82-kWh capacity.

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Topping-out ceremony for the Audi e-gas plant; synthetic methane production to begin in early 2013

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Audi is celebrating progress on its e-gas plant under construction in Werlte, Germany with a topping-out ceremony. End products from the plant will be hydrogen and synthetic methane (Audi e-gas), to be used as fuel for vehicles such as the new Audi A3 Sportback TCNG. Components of the e-gas plant. Click to enlarge.

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