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MARCH 5, 2019

Audi unveiled the Q4 e-tron concept compact electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept gives an advance look at what will be the fifth series production electric vehicle that the manufacturer will introduce by the end of 2020. It reaches its maximum speed at an electronically limited 180 km/h (112 mph).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Alstom will supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi’s freight transport. The H3 locomotive can operate safely at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph) whereas most shunters in this class are designed to run at 80 km/h (50 mph) maximum. The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016.

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MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. mph) in just 8.5 lb per 62.1

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. A product of the carbon-neutral Audi Brussels plant, the e-tron 50 quattro combines a high level of efficiency with strong and instantly accessible performance. miles of range in the WLTP cycle.

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APRIL 17, 2019

For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. Audi S5 Sportback TDI. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. Audi S5 Coupé TDI. The electric-powered compressor in the Audi S5 TDI is new to this segment. seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 The g-tron models are especially eco-friendly when running on Audi e-gas. kilogram (1.3

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

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APRIL 11, 2018

Audi has launched the new Audi A6 Avant station wagon equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) for the four- and six-cylinder TDI (diesel) and TFSI (gasoline) engines. Audi offers two variants of MHEV drive systems. With the engine switched off, the new Audi A6 Avant can coast between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2 – 99.4

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Audi Standards Hybrid Volt 170

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JUNE 28, 2013

The new Audi Matrix LED headlights will make their debut on the new A8, which is appearing on the market at the end of 2013. Audi Matrix LED technology splits up the LED high-beam headlights into numerous individual, small diodes working in conjunction with lenses or reflectors connected in series. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Audi will now phase out gas engines by the year 2033, CEO Markus Duesmann announced at the Berlin Climate Conference earlier today. Duesmann said that “Audi is ready to make its decisive and powerful move into the electric age,” finally accepting the challenge of ditching gas engines for electric ones.

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Audi Gas Engine Gas-Electric 112

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Three new Audi TDI clean diesel models far exceeded their EPA fuel economy ratings in completing the “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive that covered more than 2,850 miles between Southern California and New York. The challenge taken on by eight drivers over the weekend involved a non-stop drive from Audi Pacific in Torrance, Calif.

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Fuel Economy Audi EPA Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. The AI: TRAIL joins the other three exploratory use case vehicles—the Audi Aicon, AI:ME, and AI:RACE—on Audi’s stand. mph) on the road. As is typical for Audi, the off-roader is therefore a true quattro.

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MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The drive system of the Audi Q8 sport concept is a major step towards optimizing efficiency and sustainability in large-volume series production.

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Audi Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 150

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MAY 11, 2012

Audi e-bike Wörthersee. One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. Click to enlarge. The two disk brakes are also applied hydraulically.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

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MARCH 4, 2013

Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

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Audi Plug-in MPG Miles 301

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APRIL 11, 2019

The new Audi S6 and S7 models in Europe are making their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine. For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. Audi S6 Sedan: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.3 – 6.2 Audi S7 Sportback TDI. 37.3 – 37.9 1 and 16.5:1

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

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JUNE 29, 2015

Audi has unveiled the new-generation Audi A4 and A4 Avant, developed with a high priority on the reduction of CO 2 emissions. TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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APRIL 19, 2012

AUDI AG Board of Management and Supervisory Board of AUDI AG approved plans to build a North American plant in Mexico. The exact location for the new plant, which will manufacture an SUV model starting in 2016, will be chosen by AUDI AG later this year. The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Following on the heels of the introduction of the second-generation A5 in June ( earlier post ), Audi has now introduced the new A5 and S5 Sportback coupé models. In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline.

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Audi Gas Gasoline Available 150

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APRIL 18, 2017

Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. miles) (NEDC). miles) (NEDC).

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Audi is presenting a design and technical electric concept car at Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California— the Audi PB18 e-tron high-performance sports car. The technical concept of the PB18 e-tron has benefitted from Audi’s many years of winning the Le Mans racing series. lbs) can be expected.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 170

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MARCH 1, 2012

Audi Motorsport unveiled the R18 e-tron quattro: the first LMP1 car to combine a highly-efficient TDI diesel engine with a hybrid system. On the Audi R18 e-tron quattro, kinetic energy is recovered on the front axle during the braking phase. Martin Mühlmeier, Head of Technology at Audi Sport. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 27, 2012

Audi is launching its completely updated Q5 SUV series with five engine options: three TDI (diesel) and two TFSI (gasoline) engines, as well as the Q5 Hybrid Quattro ( earlier post , earlier post for more details on the hybrid technology). TDI; Audi offers it in two versions. seconds and has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).

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Audi Engine Hybrid Fuel 231

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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. TDI ultra, Audi A5 2.0 TDI ultra, Audi A3 1.6 Top speed km/h (mph). The ultra range from Audi also includes the A3 1.6 Click to enlarge.

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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JULY 11, 2017

In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. The Audi A8 has also been developed for highly automated driving. From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. mi) of electric driving. through 99.4

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APRIL 6, 2016

Audi is refreshing the A3 with new engines—including the A3’s first 3-cylinder unit and a new 2.0L TFSI—new driver assistance systems and the Audi virtual cockpit. The engine lineup for the new Audi A3 comprises six engines (three gasoline and three diesel units). The Audi 2.0 With the 1.0 lb-ft) of torque.

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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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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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MARCH 2, 2015

Audi introduced the Q7 e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva show. tron quattro is Audi’s second vehicle featuring a plug?in in hybrid vehicles, the Audi Q7 e?tron Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 Like all Audi hybrid models, the Q7 e-tron quattro has also been designed as a parallel hybrid. TDI quattro.

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Audi Diesel MPG SUV 150

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MAY 6, 2012

When the new A3 is launched ( earlier post ), Audi will be offering one TDI and two TFSI engines, with a 1.4L Also playing a large role are technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform. Weight reduction in the Audi A3. This lets Audi developers shift the front axle forward by 40 mm (1.57 Click to enlarge.

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MAY 9, 2015

At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 A dedicated 48‑volt electrical sub-system—another key future technology from Audi ( earlier post )—supplies electrical energy to the turbocharger. —Prof.

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. Audi has several development models already on the road. Audi's MLB.

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Audi 2018 Production Concept 150

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. Earlier post.). The 266V, 1.3

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Li-ion Audi Hybrid Batteries 301

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APRIL 8, 2010

The Audi Q7. Audi has revised the engine lineup for the Q7 full-size SUV, offering two new gasoline engines and the second-generation 3.0L TDI has effectively nothing in common with its predecessor, according to Audi. This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 Click to enlarge.

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Audi Diesel Fuel Emissions 247

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JULY 19, 2019

Audi is offering a predictive active suspension for the new Audi A8 luxury sedan ( earlier post ). Compact electric motors located close to each of the Audi A8’s wheels run off the car’s 48-volt primary electrical system and are governed by power electronics. Electromechanical actuators adjust the suspension.

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Power Powered Audi Volt 186

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. Lichte is giving the Audi brand a new styling direction in the large coupe. Among the many advanced technology features of this “foretaste of the future of Audi” is a new 48?volt Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Los Angeles Design Audi Volt 236

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Audi e-tron quattro. Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018.

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