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Audi and partner FAW to cooperate on plug-in hybrid for China; Audi A6 e-tron on long-wheelbase A6

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The Audi A6 L e-tron concept presented at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. Together with its Chinese joint-venture partner FAW, Audi will launch a plug-in hybrid car for the Chinese market. No details on powertrain specifications or market timing are yet available, according to Audi. Click to enlarge.

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Audi e-tron GT electric sports car is its take on Porsche Taycan

Green Car Reports

The four-door e-Tron GT concept that Audi introduced Wednesday at the 2018 LA Auto Show is “very, very, very, very, very close to production.” ” Those are the words of Audi design boss Marc Lichte, not ours.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides. Maybe you own a Tesla Model X or Audi e-tron. Should All AVs Be Battery-Powered?

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

Baua Electric

Germany is Europe’s biggest auto market, and it’s been one of the main drivers of EV growth. Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year.

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Volkswagen Group acquires Ballard automotive fuel cell patent portfolio, extends engineering services contract in US$80+ million deal

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Audi, VW and the Volkswagen Group are very pleased with the acquisition of a world-class automotive fuel cell patent portfolio. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG. Volkswagen Group’s commitment to, and progress in, fuel cell car. Earlier post.).

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Audi investigates electric car noise

Green Cars News

Audi is investigating the best way to break the silence of its forthcoming electric cars, as the German car maker admits the quietness of battery-powered cars could make them a hazard to pedestrians. Tags: Audi.

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‘Premium German automaker’ places mysterious order for next-gen EV components

Teslarati

Rheinmetall, a German auto parts supplier, has announced a massive order for next-generation EV components. While Porsche , BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are all working on next-generation EV platforms that will come out between 2024 and 2025, only one is working on 900-volt architecture; Mercedes. platform will use 900-volt.

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