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Audi to ditch powertrain-based nomenclature, moving to a simpler system

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2024, 12:40 PM Audi is simplifying its naming strategy as it is moving towards a future of electric mobility. Audi is simplifying its naming strategy as it is moving towards a future of electric mobility. However, the automaker has not specifically mentioned anything regarding this.

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Audi Neckarsulm wins European Automotive Lean Production competition; big data, smart factory

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The Audi plant in Neckarsulm will receive the Automotive Lean Production Award in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) category. Audi Neckarsulm is the most complex plant in the Volkswagen Group, and processes more than 56,000 components from approximately 1,200 suppliers all over the world.

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Report: Audi A9 EV due in 2024 could be a high-efficiency flagship

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The "highly efficient electric car" Audi said was being developed by its new Artemis team for 2024 won't be a compact vehicle as originally expected, but a large flagship sedan, Autocar reported Monday.

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Audi to expand plug-in hybrid range alongside e-tron electric

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The Audi e-tron electric crossover won't be the only new model with a plug coming soon. The company plans up to 12 new plug-in models by 2025, Audi revealed at the launch event for the e-tron quattro SUV in California last month, according to a report in British magazine Autocar.

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Audi CEO Duesmann pushes back against politicians opposing ICE ban

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Audi CEO Markus Duesmann is pushing against politicians in Europe who oppose the bans internal combustion engine ban in 2035 while resolidifying his company’s plans to only offer fully-electric vehicles from 2026 on. “From 2026, Audi will only be launching purely electric models.” “The trend is confirmed.”

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Report: 2022 Audi R8 to go electric

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Last week, British magazine Autocar reported that Audi will make that leap for its next-generation R8 sports car, converting it from a pounding gas-fueled V-10 engine to purely electric power. DON'T MISS: Audi reveals PB18 e-tron concept in Monterey–with moveable.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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Audi has set a new record time on the Sachsenring for cars with a diesel engine. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6 The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept is based on a technical concept car that Audi presented in summer 2014 on the 25 th anniversary of the TDI engine. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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