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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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With the start of production of the Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV in Ingolstadt in 2022, Audi is introducing the second-generation steel coil lubrication Prelube II. The idea originated from Audi employees in the press shop in Ingolstadt, and has already caught on at the Volkswagen Group. grams of conventional oil.

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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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Reusing batteries is important for the future and it’s closely linked to the acceleration in the trend toward electric mobility. The automotive power bank could therefore enable HPC infrastructure to be built in the future where previously only AC charging at a maximum of 11 kW has been possible, for instance in residential areas.

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Volkswagen Group & Audi accelerate fuel cell technology solutions program with Ballard

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Ballard Power Systems announced that automotive OEM Audi AG has issued purchase orders to Ballard to accelerate certain key development activities under the current long-term Technology Solutions program that Volkswagen Group has with Ballard. We see our future as including electric powertrains, both battery and fuel cell vehicles.

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

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Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, the A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ), is now available to order for customers in Europe. Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron brings together a 1.4 Pricing on the German market is €37,900 (US$50,800).

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Audi introducing Q2, new Q5 in 2016, confirms electric SUV for 2018; investing more than €3B in 2016

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Audi management said that the company will continue with its high levels of investment in 2016, with planned capital expenditure to amount to more than €3 billion (US$3.3 Audi plans to enter a new market segment with the Audi Q2 model next year, and will also present the the successor of the Audi Q5. Earlier post.)

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

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A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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Audi ups A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV technology offerings for US MY2017; virtual cockpit

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For MY 2017, Audi has updated its A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the US with improved technology offerings such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard driver assistance systems including Audi pre sense front. —Filip Brabec, Director of Product Management for Audi of America.

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