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Audi to compete in Dakar Rally in 2022 with series-hybrid electric prototype; factory team leaving Formula E

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In 2012, Audi achieved the first victory of a hybrid racing car in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro remained unbeaten in the world’s most important endurance race three times in a row. Since 2014, Audi has also been successful in fully-electric racing with Formula E.

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Drayson Racing Sets New Lightweight Electric-Car Speed Record: 204 MPH

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It''s been a good week for electric vehicles in motor sport. At the weekend, Audi''s R18 e-tron, a diesel-electric hybrid race car, took victory at the Le Mans 24-hour race. Also at Le Mans, Nissan unveiled its 2014 competitor for the race, the ZEOD RC electric prototype.

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Mission Motors closes $9M Series B round; support to commercialize its EV technology to vehicle manufacturers

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Examples of Mission’s latest technology at work include the integration of Mission powertrain components in high-performance hybrid race cars and the record-breaking Mission R electric superbike.

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GOGORO Smart Scooters (TESLA of Scooters) to Launch Battery Swapping Stations in India

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The vehicle uses a water cooling system to ensure the high-efficiency operation of the scooter. More than 80 sensors constantly monitor this vehicle’s health and performance. Other features such as a synchronized braking system, hybrid racing tires, advanced front, and rear suspension, etc. You may also like.

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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. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles.

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Audi to increase participation in Formula E; full factory-backed motorsport program for 2017/2018

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Electric mobility is one of the key topics in our industry We intend to evolve into one of the leading premium car manufacturers in this field. By 2025, every fourth Audi should be an electric vehicle. With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well.

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