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Audi vehicles with the MIB 3 infotainment system will be holoride-capable from June 2022

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From June 2022, Audi models with the latest upgrade of the modular infotainment toolkit (MIB 3) will be holoride-capable. Initiated by Audi, development of this innovative VR or XR (extended reality) technology is being advanced and commercialized for different manufacturers by the tech entertainment startup holoride.

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Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

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Audi is strengthening its development capabilities in China with a significant broadening of its R&D scope in the region and an expansion of its local Audi China R&D team. The new Audi China Building supports Audi’s efforts to establish additional research and production capacities in the country.

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Audi unveils 500 kW series-hybrid RS Q e-tron Dakar racer

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Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. —Andreas Roos, responsible for the Dakar project at Audi Sport. The drivetrain of the Audi RS Q e-tron is electric.

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Volkswagen Group investing $700M in XPENG for 5% stake, VW EV development; Audi jointly developing EVs with SAIC

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The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its position on the Chinese automotive market with cooperations between the VW brand and XPENG and between Audi and SAIC. As part of the close and long-term strategic cooperation, the Volkswagen Group is to invest approximately US$700 million in the Chinese manufacturer of intelligent electric cars.

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Audi demonstrates C-V2X technology in California that could help reduce cyclist injuries and fatalities

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Audi recently held demonstrations of Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology in Oceanside, California. With this technology, the display in the cockpit of an Audi vehicle can inform drivers when they need to become aware of a particular situation, and adapt their driving accordingly. Earlier post.)

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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. The devices are connected via a home energy management system (HEMS).

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Audi and KIT working on recycling for automotive plastics via pyrolysis oil

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That is why, so far, only petroleum-based materials have been suitable for manufacturing plastic components in automobiles that are subjected to particularly intensive wear. Audi is one of the first automobile manufacturers to test this recycling method in a pilot project with plastics from automobile production.

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