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Audi-FAW NEV building new EV plant in China; 150k cars annually

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The Audi-FAW NEV Company Ltd., a company jointly founded by Audi and its partner FAW, is is set to begin construction on a new plant in China for fully electric Audi models using the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The first buildings will be erected in Changchun when the frost period ends.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Audi introduced its flagship electric SUV e-tron in 2018. Significant changes, especially at the front of the vehicle, lend the new flagship SUV a fresher appearance. It has a storage volume of 569 liters for the SUV and 528 liters for the Sportback. Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron quattro, Audi Q8 e-tron quattro.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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For the first time the presentation of AUDI AG at Auto Shanghai 2021 is taking place with two partners at a shared trade-fair stand. The first two products are made by a new partner, SAIC Audi. At the end of 2020 Audi announced the founding of the Audi FAW NEV Co. A6 e-tron concept.

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Audi FAW NEV Company to begin construction of new EV plant; 150k EVs per year

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Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd.—the —the first cooperation company with a majority interest held by Audi in China—is set too begin construction on its new EV plant in Changchun, following approval by the Chinese authorities. The first cars to roll off the line will be an electric SUV and an e-limousine.

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Audi involved in EEBUS standard for intelligent connection of EVs and buildings

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Audi is actively involved in the EEBUS initiative to promote networking across manufacturer and industry boundaries. The Audi e-tron’s charging system is the first on-board EV system to use the new communication standard. Audi offers various solutions for charging at home.

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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, US-made Polestar 3 SUV, Lincoln EV plans, Audi charging: Today’s Car News

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Polestar plans to build its first electric SUV in the U.S. And Audi is changing up its charging offerings with the E-Tron GT—including three years of free fast-charging. Lincoln confirms its first all-electric model due in 2022. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is rated for range and mpg. Lincoln.

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2023 Audi Q8 e-tron revealed with more battery capacity and faster charging

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Audi entered the age of electromobility in 2018 with the e-tron. Since then, the model has been setting standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The introduction of the new Audi Q8 e-tron will build on the success story of this electric pioneer.

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