Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh Li-ion battery pack—which is sited in front of the passenger area. kWh Li-ion battery pack. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 324

Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Porsche 259

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. Because the exhaust system only has to handle water vapor, it is made of weight-saving plastic. kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid. kWh, 36 kW Li-ion battery pack comes from the Jetta Hybrid.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

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. The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150