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Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

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From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany. Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery.

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Audi upgrades battery capacity in Q5, A6 and A7 Sportback PHEVs

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Audi has upgraded the battery capacity for the Q5, A6, and A7 Sportback PHEVs. Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro. Its price in Germany starts at €61,790. This allows the Audi PHEV models to be fully charged in around two-and-a-half hours when connected to a sufficiently powerful power connection. kWh net (17.9

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 The electric range of the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro is up to 51 kilometers (31.7 l/100 km (112.0–123.8 mi) in the WLTP cycle.

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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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Audi is expanding the engine line-up for its luxury SUV, the Q8—as well as its roll-out of its 48V mild hybrid system ( earlier post )—by adding two V6 engine versions. All engines in the Audi Q8 work in conjunction with the 48V mild hybrid system, which can reduce consumption by up to 0.7

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Audi extends trade-in bonus in Germany for Euro 1-4 diesel owners switching to Audi Euro 6 vehicle

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In Germany, Audi is extending its trade-in bonus for customers who switch from diesel-powered cars that meet the Euro 1 through Euro 4 emissions standards to an Audi that meets the Euro 6 standard. SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands in Germany have also extended their similar offerings.).

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Audi is updating the A5 sedan. At market introduction, four A5 engine variants will be equipped with a mild hybrid system (MHEV). Audi A5 Coupé. TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV).

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KBA: Alternative drives accounted for around 25% of new vehicle sales in Germany in 2020; 13.5% with electric drive

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In 2020, e-mobility became more popular in Germany, despite a 20% decline in registration numbers in the year of the COVID 19 pandemic. of all newly registered cars in Germany have an electric drive (battery-electric, plug-in, fuel cell). compared to last year), followed by Mercedes (14.9% / +499.8%) and Audi (9.0% / + 607.9%).

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