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Audi wants to purify city air with filter-equipped EVs while they’re driving and charging

Electrek

German automaker Audi shared that it has been working on a pilot project with supplier MANN + HUMMEL to develop a filter for the front end of EVs that can collect particulate matter while driving and charging.

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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco

Baua Electric

Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco members can get significant discounts on the purchase or lease of many new 2023 or 2024 Audi models, assuming they take delivery by May 15. 7, and ID.Buzz.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

EV Central

Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e interior.

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Audi renames e-tron to Q8 e-tron & adds more range with a new design

Teslarati

Audi renamed its e-tron electric SUV to the Audi Q8 e-tron and announced some new changes along with the new name. In 2018, Audi introduced the e-tron, marking its first move into the electric vehicle industry. Credit: Audi. Credit: Audi. Credit: Audi.

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2024 Audi Q8 E-tron opinions: Extra length with out all of the gimmicks

Baua Electric

Now we’re talking. Audi claims a length of ‘as much as 330 miles’ for the 55, and DC charging speeds are advanced, too. Although some way short of Audi’s claim, it’s about what I’d expect in real-world conditions. miles/kWh, for a total range of around 270 miles. And tolerable.”

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As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV charging

Baua Electric

Tesla’s recent pullback of Supercharger operations doesn’t appear to have affected the plans of Ionna, the charging network for the U.S. charging stations will open in 2024. charging stations will open in 2024. and Canada directly funded by seven automakers. It’s now begun to emerge from a stealth period.

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Tesla’s cobalt-free battery strategy is making Elon Musk an actual “iron man”

Teslarati

The news, however, was overshadowed in the news cycle, particularly by Tesla’s $19 billion revenue and CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of social media platform Twitter. LFP batteries are not a new innovation, but it has not been used as much in areas outside China. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.