article thumbnail

Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

Green Car Congress

Audi is strengthening its development capabilities in China with a significant broadening of its R&D scope in the region and an expansion of its local Audi China R&D team. The new Audi China Building supports Audi’s efforts to establish additional research and production capacities in the country.

Audi 368
article thumbnail

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

Green Car Congress

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery. Formula 1 is transforming, and Audi wants to actively support this journey. The highly efficient 1.6-liter

Audi 408
article thumbnail

Audi unveils 500 kW series-hybrid RS Q e-tron Dakar racer

Green Car Congress

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. —Andreas Roos, responsible for the Dakar project at Audi Sport. The drivetrain of the Audi RS Q e-tron is electric.

Audi 516
article thumbnail

Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

Green Car Congress

Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. Audi plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ) last year; Audi has now introduced the gasoline counterpart, R33 Blue Gasoline.

Gasoline 492
article thumbnail

Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car

Green Car Reports

A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi's new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh

Audi 178
article thumbnail

A6 Sportback e-tron is the most aerodynamic Audi of all time

Electric Cars Report

With an exceptionally low Cd value of 0.21, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is the most aerodynamic Audi of all time and leads the entire VW Group in its segment in terms of aerodynamics. The A6 Avant e-tron also achieves an excellent Cd value of 0.24, placing it at the top of its body segment.

Audi 67
article thumbnail

Audi slashes EV interest rates, but Tesla Y can cost a lot less

Green Car Reports

Current Audi EV financing undercuts Tesla, but it may still be possible to get a better deal overall from the U.S. A recent dealer bulletin showed 0.99% financing on all 2024 Audi EVs for up to 60 months, compared to rates of 2.99% to 6.49% for most of the brand's other models. automaker, reports CarsDirect.

Audi 160