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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form. The J1 platform can accept this level due to its energy management and cooling systems.

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. A heat pump removes waste heat from electrical components for thermal management and for interior climate control—an important efficiency module of the overall concept.

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. A high voltage charge (400 volts, 63 amperes) reduces this to just around 2.5 All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 The power rear sliding window and power sunroof were nice features, along with the wireless charger for mobile phones, dual zone climate control and leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with audio and cruise controls.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 The NX had minimal body leans sweeping corners at 55-65 mph as the AWD kept handling manageable and predictable. No faux carbon fiber anywhere in the interior, but there is plenty of leather with top stitching, and more soft than hard surfaces. NX 350h AWD. seconds, which is 1.5

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Mercedes-Benz fuel cell SUV PHEV in production; first units of GLC F-CELL to be delivered by end of October

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There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid. lb-ft) of system torque. lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

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