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Audi and Hyundai to partner on fuel cell technology

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Audi AG and Hyundai Motor Group will partner on the development of fuel cell technology. Audi and Hyundai are also exploring more far-reaching collaboration on the development of this sustainable technology. —Peter Mertens, Board Member for Technical Development at Audi. The “h” stands for the element hydrogen.

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Volkswagen Group Takes 90.1% Stake in Italdesign Giugiaro

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The shares are being acquired by Audi’s Italian subsidiary Lamborghini Holding S.p.A. Giugiaro made a name for himself not only with the Golf I, but also with concepts for important models such as the first Volkswagen Passat, Scirocco or the Audi 80. A comprehensive development framework agreement was concluded in 2008.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Audi E-tron 5,612. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well.

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Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control

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The production version of Audi’s battery electric e-tron quattro SUV ( earlier post ), due out in 2018, is an important vehicle for the brand, and especially for Audi of America, which is driving many of the requirements for the C-segment electric SUV. Audi’s e-tron quattro concept shows its grille at the LA Auto Show. .

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Here Come the PHEVs

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Audi Metroproject Quattro T his has been a big week of announcements from car manufacturers. A nd thanks to EV World , here is a new small sports car from Audi The Tokyo Show isn't all about Japanese cars. The Audi features a 1.4-liter One is from the new auto start up Fisker. China will be first to receive the F6DM.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Batteries not ready.

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