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Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept: Sharp electric sport wagon packs speedy-charging 800V tech

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Audi on Wednesday unveiled the A6 Avant E-Tron electric wagon concept. It previews a production model that's unlikely to reach North America, but its platform will underpin upcoming Audi EVs for global markets.

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Audi plans almost €22-billion investment through 2018; targeting 2M annual deliveries

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Between 2014 and 2018, Audi will invest a total of around €22 billion (US$30 billion) into new models, innovations and the continuous expansion of the worldwide production network. To achieve its goal of two million deliveries per year, Audi wants to expand its product range from the current 49 models to 60 different models by 2020.

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Schaeffler preparing 48V mild hybrid Audi TT for road testing

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Schaeffler is now applying 48V hybridization to an Audi TT. Overall, Schaeffler is anticipating a noticeable reduction in fuel consumption—precise measurements will be made available once the concept vehicle has been fully completed. Selecting the right drive configuration also provides increased driving stability.

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Details of the Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro Li-ion battery pack

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In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. Earlier post.). At 42 ºC (107.6

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Frost & Sullivan projects Volkswagen Group to be the leader in 48V systems over next 10 years

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The consultancy projects that by 2025, Volkswagen Group will have 48V volumes in excess of 1 million systems in North America and Europe combined, far exceeding its competition. A recent example is Audi’s use of a 48V subsystem to support an electric compressor in its RS 5 TDI competition concept. Earlier post.).

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A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming

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The VW Amarok is based on Ford’s newest Ranger and is for sale in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but not North America. Volkswagen also teased the Tarok pickup concept in 2019, asking, “Is America ready for a smaller pickup again?” It’s a completely unique platform — ground up being engineered and developed.”

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EV charging is changing, Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers

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The two German brands also wanted a new experience for their EV drivers, highlighted by Mercedes-Benz with its plan to create a more pleasant network of 10,000 charging sites across multiple countries and a reservation-only concept station in Berlin pioneered by Audi. Porsche has its own as well.) Ford remains an open question.

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