Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. The first electrified Audi sold in the US, the A3 Sportback e-tron will launch at dealerships nationwide in October. Dealer sets actual price.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2019

Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market. A compact lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 0.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron. The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. Audi engineers are also working on an inductive (wireless) charging solution to make charging more convenient. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2020

As this proportion grows, however, the basic dilemma associated with these renewable energy sources remains: first, electricity cannot always be supplied when it is required and second, on sunny days and in high-wind conditions, there is often a lack of capacity for storing the energy generated.

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Audi Charging Grid Energy Storage 243

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor, which helps accelerate the bus back up to speed, generating fuel savings of more than 20% at a significantly lower cost and weight (60 kg, 132 lbs) than battery hybrid alternatives. Useable stored energy is 1.2MJ, with peak power of 120kW.

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Hybrid Supplies London Electric 311

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

Electricity flows through some four hundred cells, which are connected both serially and in parallel. —Nora Lobenstein, head of all energy storage systems at Porsche. If the driver floors it, the cooling kicks into high gear as well, ensuring constant power. Each individual cell has a current of roughly 4 volts.

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Porsche Electric Electrical Volt 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Audi R18 e-tron quattro 2014. Audi has released initial details on its new 2014-generation Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 Le Mans prototype racer. With the new R18, Audi Sport has opted for a similar concept as in the past—albeit with new detailed solutions and an additional hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

Audi is racing three R18 e-quattros at Le Mans. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrids ( earlier post ) that will race at Le Mans this coming weekend (14-15 June) are the lightest and most fuel efficient LMP1 racers has yet to bring to the track. A pair of driveshafts connect the system to the front axle. Click to enlarge.

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2006 Audi 2014 Engine 294

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Lucas di Grassi, FIA Formula E Beijing (Audi Sport ABT Formula E Team). Audi factory driver Lucas di Grassi and the Audi Sport ABT Formula E team won the inaugural event of the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship in Beijing. Lucas di Grassi (Audi Sport ABT) 25 laps. Daniel Abt (Audi Sport ABT) +1:02.507.

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Audi MPH Supplies Austin 301

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

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. Torque. Earlier post.).

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Detroit Audi Concept Electric 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Audi introduced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron US pilot program at TED2012 in Long Beach, California. This marks Audi’s first foray into the rapidly developing US electric vehicle landscape. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). A3 e-tron BEV. Click to enlarge. It stores 26.5

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

2024 Porsche Macan (electric) Porsche Macan: EV banks on charging tech The electric Macans ride on a new platform design in partnership with fellow VW brand Audi. The so-called PPE architecture is distinct from the J1 component set that underpins the Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT, and it has been designed for higher production volumes.

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Porsche SUV Price Cayenne 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

The Audi A1 e-tron was designed specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe and North America and in the rapidly growing megacities of Asia and South America. The synchronous electric motor of the Audi A1 e-tron is mounted transversely at the front of the car. The power steering of the Audi A1 e-tron is electro-mechanical.

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Extended Range Audi Range Electric Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

The additional turbine is connected to an electric generator. For each circuit, the team works on developing the strategies for when and to what extent energy is recuperated and called up. The WEC regulations allow engineers plenty of scope with regard to the energy storage medium. Initially, other competitors (e.g.,

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Porsche Hybrid Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Some automakers such as Audi ( earlier post ) are turning to 48V electrical systems as a technical building block for facilitating the integration of new automotive technologies while increasing the power and efficiency of its cars. Freescale MC 33771 controller addresses the needs of 48V Li-ion battery packs. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Volt 240

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Others like Audi , Daimler and VW have stated they are now stopping the development of new internal combustion engines altogether. Today's connected vehicles create up to 25 gigabytes of data per hour , a small portion of which is being shared outside the vehicle. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses.

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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. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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