Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2019

Audi is adding the Q3 Sportback compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range. The Audi Q3 Sportback features progressive steering as standard—the gear ratio becomes increasingly direct as the steering angle increases. For the market launch in Europe, a gasoline and a diesel engine are available. TFSI is the most powerful engine.

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Audi Hybrid Available Connect 207

Teslarati

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Tesla offered to help Porsche with battery management through Audi contacts years ago, but Porsche management at the time rejected any external help, saying it could handle everything internally, the source noted. Around three years ago, Porsche asked Tesla through Audi contacts if they could help then, but at the time, Tesla declined.

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Porsche Batteries Battery Audi 145

Push EVs

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Personally, I think the only “incentive” for PHEVs should be the intrinsic running cost savings that they provide when correctly used as a plugin , along with the convenience features of having a large battery (cabin pre-conditioning, etc), and the other experiential benefits of electric drive (smooth, silent, etc). Deloitte forecasts 0.4%

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Market Plugin Tesla PHEV 59

Cars That Think

JANUARY 17, 2023

The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable. For example, Daimler AG and Audi reportedly have eliminated 20,000 jobs, while auto supplier Bosch will be laying off 1,000 workers in a move to support vehicle electrification.

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