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Audi designs urbansphere concept for Chinese megacities

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Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world.

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Second evolution of Audi RS Q e-tron features all-new body, enhanced aerodynamics, more efficient drivetrain

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In March 2022, the Audi RS Q e-tron 500 kW series-hybrid racer ( earlier post ) won its first desert rally in Abu Dhabi; now the next evolution is ready. New operating strategies further improve the efficiency of the electric drivetrain. The new Audi RS Q e-tron E2 (top) and its predecessor (bottom). RS Q e-tron E2.

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Audi increases upfront expenditure for electric mobility; €12B by 2024

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Audi AG plans an outlay of approximately €37 billion for research and development expenditure and investment in property, plant and equipment over the next five years (2020 to 2024). The manufacturer is planning an upfront expenditure of €12 billion solely for electric mobility—more than ever before. —Alexander Seitz.

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Schaeffler begins volume production of transmissions for the electric drive in the Audi e-tron; parallel axis and coaxial

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Schaeffler has begun volume production of transmissions for the electric drive in the Audi e-tron, marking a milestone for its E-Mobility business division. Both variants are fitted in the new Audi e-tron. Schaeffler’s transmission in a coaxial arrangement drives the rear axle of the Audi e-tron.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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Audi TT offroad concept. Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). Audi TT offroad concept.

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Audi releases DEKRA-certified corporate carbon footprint

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The Audi Group has calculated its corporate carbon footprint and is the first premium automobile manufacturer to be certified according to the international standard ISO 14064. Audi made a detailed assessment of emissions in all automobile lifecycle phases; experts of DEKRA Certification GmbH and DEKRA Certification Inc.

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Audi unveils AI:TRAIL quattro electric off-roader concept

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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. As is typical for Audi, the off-roader is therefore a true quattro. meters (13.5

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