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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Audi’s upcoming all-electric vehicles will be built on four distinct platforms to underpin cars and SUVs in a multitude of sizes: MLB evo; J1 Performance platform; MEB Modular Electrification Toolkit; and Premium Platform Electric PPE. MLB evo: The first Audi electric vehicles. With a wheelbase that stretches 115.3

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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The e-tron quattro is based on Audi’s MLB evo—the second-generation of the modular longitudinal matrix toolkit (MLB, earlier post ), and is, at the same time, potentially contributing to the development of the elements of that toolkit, especially with respect to a modular electric drive component. Audi's MLB.

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Audi unveils MEB-based Q4 e-tron concept EV; production version in 2020

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MLB, MQB – modular longitudinal platform and modular lateral platform: These component systems for vehicle development represent a great success story in all segments of Audi and the Volkswagen Group. The modular electrification platform MEB: the base. At the same time, huge synergy potential can be opened up with the MEB.

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Audi to have a plug-in hybrid in every model series; new BEV in 2018

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Both of these already have siblings: the Audi Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and a future Audi A4 g-tron based on the second generation of the modular longitudinal platform (MLB 2). This sports activity vehicle will be built on the second generation of the modular longitudinal platform. Earlier post.)

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Audi releases exterior sketch of 311-mile e-tron quattro concept for Frankfurt; 3-motor powertrain

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The sporty SUV study is based on the second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB), which provides considerable scope for the drive system and package. Audi is leveraging its experience with the electrically driven Audi R8 e-tron sports car ( earlier post ) for the drive system.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit). The Volkswagen brand is responsible for the MQB; the Audi brand for the MLB; and Porsche for the MSB (which is sporty). Click to enlarge. In boosting—i.e., With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). There is some overlap at the low-end with the NSF and in larger vehicles with the MLB. Click to enlarge.

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