Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2015

This basic concept is in line with the fundamental approach (CO 2 + water + renewable energy → drop-in fuels) being taken by Audi (a member of the Volkswagen Group) in its e-fuels initiatives. Technology concept formulated. Experimental proof of concept. Volvo Technology AB, Sweden. Earlier post.).

Solar 150

Solar Fuel Italy Sweden 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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. E85 is currently available at nearly 300 gas stations in Germany, with Norway and Sweden having the densest network of E85 filling stations in Europe.

Audi 170

Audi Fuel MPG MPH 170

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

It was established in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Volvo has been for a long time (although the Polestar 2 is built in China). The Audi E-tron is another luxury competitor, but I haven’t had any seat time in it yet. There is also the stunning Precept concept that is slated to appear sometime in the future.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

This year, Volkswagen Group will introduce the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB, modularen Querbaukasten) for the Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and SEAT brands. (At The first new vehicles to be produced based on the MQB will be the successor to the Audi A3 and the next-generation Golf. Drive systems in the MQB. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric 294

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45