article thumbnail

Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

Green Car Congress

A large number of components in automobiles are made from plastics; these have to meet exacting safety, heat-resistance and quality requirements. That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear.

Kits 410
article thumbnail

Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

Green Car Congress

Audi has presented the activesphere crossover study with electric drive and quattro. The Audi activesphere features a drive system and suspension which make it equally adept on both on and off the road. The Audi activesphere’s ground clearance is variable; ideal for off-road use, it can be increased by 40 millimeters (1.57

Audi 259
article thumbnail

Audi of America, Verizon partner to bring 5G to vehicle lineup starting in MY2024

Green Car Congress

Verizon and Audi of America will bring 5G connectivity to the automaker’s US lineup, estimated to begin with select models for the 2024 model year. The deal also marks Verizon’s first agreement with a global premium automaker for 5G-enabled automobiles.

Audi 199
article thumbnail

Audi testing second-life EV batteries in factory vehicles

Green Car Congress

Audi is testing factory vehicles powered by used lithium-ion batteries at its main plant in Ingolstadt. Like all automobile manufacturers, Audi is obliged by law to take back energy carriers after they have been used in cars. —Peter Kössler, Member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics at Audi AG.

Audi 382
article thumbnail

Audi, the city of Ingolstadt and Telekom cooperate on 5G technology

Green Car Congress

Audi and Deutsche Telekom are entering into a 5G technology partnership together with the city of Ingolstadt. 5G is thus an essential technological basis for communication between different road users, automated driving and connections to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Audi 199
article thumbnail

Audi presents Coupé variant of Q4 e-tron as a concept car

Green Car Congress

Audi presented the Q4 e-tron concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show as a preview of the first compact electric SUV from Audi. With the Q4 Sportback e-tron, the brand is now presenting the second model of the product line that will go into production in 2021 as an SUV Coupé, and will be the Audi brand’s seventh electric model.

Audi 259
article thumbnail

Audi unveils AI:ME self-driving EV concept at Shanghai

Green Car Congress

At Auto Shanghai 2019, Audi is introducing the Audi AI:ME, an electric showcar offering compact dimensions, a spacious, futuristic interior, and the ability to drive autonomously at level 4. The Audi AI:ME offers a broad range of high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or relaxation. With an exterior length of 4.30

Audi 247