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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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The Audi e-tron concept. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. Lightweight construction was a top priority for the e-tron concept car. Click to enlarge.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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Drivetrain of the Audi A8 parallel hybrid. Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The technology architecture of the A8 hybrid previews that of the production Q5 hybrid, due to reach the market in late 2010/early 2011, Audi said. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Audi Adds A4 and A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI Flex Fuel Models; Optimized for E85

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Audi has added new flexible-fuel versions to its A4 model series: The A4 and A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI with Audi valvelift and start-stop system. Audi takes advantage of the higher RON 110 octane rating of bioethanol to operate the engine at optimal efficiency. Tags: Engines Ethanol Europe. seconds and 228 km/h (142 mph).

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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. Tags: Brief. model family.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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The objective of the taskforce is initially to create a guideline for demonstration projects and design verification and later standardize in 2015 with field confirmation. Design validation test and wireless charging verification test. Develop protocol and determine means of communication. Source: J2954. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Introduces Second e-tron Electric Sportscar Concept at Detroit Show

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Audi e-tron Detroit Showcar. Audi introduced a new electric sportscar concept at the North American International Auto Show, its second following the introduction of the initial e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is a 3.93 Audi e-tron Concepts. Pack weight.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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Audi’s electrohydraulic combination brake (EHCB). Audi recently held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline. In electric mobility, Audi distinguishes between two groups of vehicles: fully hybrid vehicles, driving a maximum of about 3 km (1.86 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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