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Audi unveils AI:ME self-driving EV concept at Shanghai

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The Audi AI:ME offers a broad range of high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or relaxation. mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. The name of the Audi AI:ME thus already makes the connection between AI and the users themselves. With an exterior length of 4.30 meters (14.1

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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After recently showing the new Touareg in Europe and China, Volkswagen is now debuting a new version of its Atlas midsize SUV at the New York International Auto Show: the Atlas Cross Sport concept. The Atlas Cross Sport concept uses the same 3.6-liter The Atlas Cross Sport concept uses the same 3.6-liter Powertrain.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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TDI combines numerous high-tech features. When coasting and rolling out, a clutch in the central transmission opens and interrupts the power connection. Even with the base steering, a new steering boost concept provides the driver with intensive feedback from the road. The start-stop function now activates at 22 km/h (13.7

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. The iX will bring together the company’s latest developments in the strategic innovation fields of Design, Connectivity, Electrification, Digital Services and Sustainability.

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Audi unveils grandsphere concept; electric Level 4 sedan

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Audi unveiled the grandsphere concept study—the second of three “sphere” concept cars from Audi. The electrically driven roadster Audi skysphere concept debuted in August 2021. The Audi grandsphere concept transforms from being strictly an automobile in an “experience device.”. Earlier post.)

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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A heat pump removes waste heat from electrical components for thermal management and for interior climate control—an important efficiency module of the overall concept. The customer can manage charging remotely as well, using a smartphone on which the customer has installed the relevant Audi connect app. Earlier post.)

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