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Power up: Refreshed Audi e-tron GT primed for Taycan upgrades as fast EV nears middle age

EV Central

As it nears middle age, an upgraded Audi e-tron GT has been teased ahead its full reveal later this year. The fast four-door sedan is set for faster charging, a longer range and a huge power-up compared to the current EV. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype. 2025 Audi e-tron GT prototype.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Green Car Congress

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. Audi sources the CO 2 from an adjacent biogas plant that recycles agricultural waste.

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Ballard and Audi sign definitive agreements regarding use of high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion

Green Car Congress

The FCgen-HPS fuel cell stack provides propulsion for a range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with an industry-leading volumetric high-power density of 4.3 This marks another power density milestone for Ballard over its decades of PEM fuel cell product innovation. C freeze start capability with fast power ramp.

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Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion; 4.3 kW/L; Audi partner

Green Car Congress

Ballard Power Systems launched the FCgen-HPS , a high-performance, zero-emission, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack, to provide propulsion for a range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in an industry-leading volumetric high-power density of 4.3 C freeze start capability with fast power ramp.

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Audi adds new RWD variant to Q4 e-tron family

Green Car Congress

Audi of America’s Q4 e-tron family welcomes a new rear-wheel drive variant: the Q4 40 e-tron. With the addition of the fourth and fifth models to Audi’s fully electric fleet, the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, Audi says it has the largest offering of fully electric models of any automaker in the US. Audi e-tron group shot.

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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

Green Car Congress

Audi is partnering with the Zurich-based environmental start-up and promoting a future technology with the project. Climeworks is removing 1,000 metric tons thereof from the atmosphere on behalf of Audi. The water returns to the cycle of the geothermal power plant. One quarter of that will be credited to Audi.

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Audi Gave the S3 Significant Updates for the 2025 Model Year

The Truth About Cars

The Audi S3 has long been a pocket rocket of sorts, forming the entry level to the brand’s extensive performance catalog. It’s getting a mid-cycle refresh for 2025, which will bring more power and features from the RS3 to boost its already impressive performance. Image: Audi] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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