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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Audi is making a clear statement that the 2024 Q8 e-tron is its flagship electrified SUV. The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. in the Q8 e-tron SUV and 0.27

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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Audi Hungaria starts series production of electric motors

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Series production of electric motors officially started in Audi’s Gy?r, The electric motors are produced on floor space of 8,500 square meters using an innovative modular assembly production concept. The company has invested a double-digit million amount to set up the motor production facility. The electric motor from Gy?r

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IDTechEx: motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market in 1H 2022

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In the first half of 2022, motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market, taking 50% market share, according to a report from IDTechEx. IDTechEx is predicting oil to gain an even greater market share with purely water jacket-cooled motors remaining in a significant way. This is where oil cooling comes in.

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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With a starter output of eight kilowatts and peak transient torque of up to 60 N·m, the asynchronous motor developed by Continental achieves new benchmarks. This is made possible by a water-cooling system that protects the motor, and particularly the power electronics, from overheating. —José Avila.

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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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3 rd generation Audi TT. Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi TT 2.0 In the Audi TT, the 2.0 In the “efficiency” mode of Audi drive select, the S tronic selects freewheel as soon as the driver takes his or her foot off the gas pedal.

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