Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Our goal is to play a decisive role in shaping the transformation of the automobile. Michael Mauer will lead Group Design in addition to his present function at Porsche. We are focusing in particular on the technological changes that impact the future of mobility—from electrification to the digital transformation.

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Design 2003 2000 Production 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2017

The basic concept for the next-generation powertrain of the Formula E race car has been finalized and some of its components are already being tested. As its third major motorsport pillar, Schaeffler has a commitment in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) high-tech racing series with Audi’s sister brand Porsche.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. The large battery block is bolted to the floor structure of the Audi e-tron quattro concept.

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Audi 2018 Production Concept 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

As the number two OEM in the automobile business in the world, it only makes sense for us if we see a certain volume behind it. Volkswagen implemented an acoustic concept for the e-Golf that is specifically tailored to the characteristics of an electric vehicle, greatly enhancing its already quiet attributes.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356