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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. The new versions of the Audi e-tron 55 quattro will be able to drive for up to 436 kilometers (270.9 This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. mi) or so of range.

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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Click to enlarge.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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He was careful to note that “launch” referred to the global launch dates for global product—i.e., Then in ’14 and beyond the products that we want to do are plug-in hybrids for the bigger Audis. DC/DC converter. not the launch in a particular market. or small compact car and the Golf. —Martin Winterkorn.

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Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept

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Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. Audi is introducing a 1+1 urban concept technology study for urban and metropolitan areas. The cabin of the Audi urban concept offers slightly offset seating for two; the roof slides back for entry, and the canopy can remain open in good weather.

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It’s a cut-price Porsche! VW plots reborn Scirocco electric sports car based on Boxster EV

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Cashing in on its five decades of heritage it’s been tipped the all-electric Volkswagen coupe will boast 1970s-inspired styling that references the very first Scirocco (1974-1981), which was designed by famed Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro. First generation Volkswagen Scirocco. The post It’s a cut-price Porsche!

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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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