Audi News
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The 2020 E-Tron Sportback goes an EPA-rated 218 miles; the E-Tron SUV will likely follow closely but it hasn't yet been detailed.
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Audi E-Tron electric SUV plugs into some sunshine with solar programA solar program for the Audi E-Tron sends more energy generated from sunlight to owners' houses—as well as a little money back.
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Audi E-Tron: Best Car To Buy 2020 nomineeThe 2019 Audi E-Tron fits in—as a well-styled, contemporary SUV, as a superb luxury vehicle, and as an Audi.
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Audi E-Tron electric SUV earns 5-star safety ratingThe Audi E-Tron is one of the best-rated electric vehicles in terms of U.S. crash-test results.
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Audi A6 plug-in hybrid detailed, won't come to the USMost of Audi's latest group of plug-in hybrid models is coming to the U.S.—although the newly detailed A6 plug-in hybrid isn't one of them.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid casts market superstar as supporting characterAudi is cramming its lineup with as many plug-ins as possible, and the Q5’s popularity might make this PHEV a brand MVPs for selling electric motoring.
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Audi is working on 20 fully electric models and more than 10 plug-in hybrids, over a suite of platforms, to fit various plug-in needs.
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2019 Audi E-tron is first EV to earn Top Safety Pick+ awardThe IIHS has named the Audi E-tron electric SUV a Top Safety Pick+; it's earned the top award before any Tesla.
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Former Audi CEO arrested in Germany over diesel-scandal allegationsRupert Stadler led Audi through a long period in which he knew about software-based emissions cheating but continued to allow the sale of non-compliant vehicles.
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Audi E-tron recalled for battery seal, potential “thermal event”Audi is notifying owners of the electric SUV of an issue that could allow moisture into its battery pack.
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Audi boosts plug-in plans to include 20 all-electric models by 2025Audi on Thursday announced a dramatic expansion of its plans to develop electric and plug-in cars. At its annual shareholders' meeting, the company told investors that it plans to release 20 new electric cars along with 10 new plug-in hybrids by 2025 as part of its "four rings" plan to reduce its...
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2019 Audi E-tron road-trip review: Wait, range ratings aren’t everything?Audi claims there’s more to it, pointing to the faster charges and more consistent real-world range thanks to battery thermal management.
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The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro is part of a new family of plug-in hybrids with stronger performance, longer all-electric range, and tech tools aiming at making the most of it.
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Report: Battery shortages lead to Audi E-tron production delaysBuilding electric cars is harder than it looks. According to a report last week in the Brussels Times, Audi is delaying the production of its planned E-tron Sportback and slowing production of its E-tron SUV following battery shortages from supplier LG Chem. The factory that builds the e-tron has...
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Tesla changes, EPA updates, tax credits, Kia Soul EV review: The Week in ReverseWhich U.S. state may regain the title of lithium-mining capital? What model will Tesla quit selling online? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 12, 2019. Tesla shook up its lineup again on Friday, announcing leases for...
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2019 Audi E-tron ads take aim at electric mythsThe series of ads takes head on the myths about electric cars ahead of the Audi E-tron's arrival this year.
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German prosecutors find collusion between automakers over diesel emissionsBMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen are being charged by the EU for attempting to block more effective (and expensive) emissions tech.
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2019 Audi e-tron EPA range revealed: Nothing to brag about, but aiming for the real world?The 2019 Audi e-tron electric SUV's range will be rated at 204 miles, lower than initial estimates—although the automaker says the range should be repeatable in the real world.
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Factory tugs in Audi's Ingolstadt factory now sport the latest in second-hand lithium-ion batteries. With automakers on the hook in jurisdictions around the world to take back and properly reuse or recycle all the batteries they install in electric cars, various automakers are experimenting with different ways to reuse the depleted batteries that come back from their old electric cars—from using them in new charging stations to selling them to wind farms, to installing them on the roofs of solar-powered apartment complexes. Now Audi is installing them on fork lifts and the tugs it uses...
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Plug-in cars and concepts at Geneva, Tesla Model Y and Superchargers: The Week in ReverseWhich new electric car may be able to recharge 240 miles in less than five minutes? What is the bestselling electric car in the world, and what milestone did it pass this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 8...
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Audi Q4 e-tron, Honda electrifies Europe, Polestar and tariffs: Today's Car NewsAudi reveals its third electric SUV in Geneva. Honda announces plans to electrify its European lineup. A startup automaker with Porsche connections plans to introduce an electric car with even faster charging than Porsche. Plans for Volvo's Polestar brand could be in flux due to trade tariffs. And...
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Audi Q4 e-tron previews brand's first affordable electric SUVAudi's plans to take on Tesla in the electric-car market aren't limited to the upcoming e-tron quattro electric SUV. Like Tesla, Audi has at least two electric SUVs in the works, and it previewed the second one at the Geneva auto show on Tuesday. The second model follows the established protocol of...
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Base Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Kandi cars, Volvo and Audi plug-in hybrids: The Week in ReverseWhich two startup companies showed new ways to get more miles out of an electric vehicle? What Chinese automaker received approval to import new models to the U.S. this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 1, 2019...
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Nissan Leaf progress, fast electric motorcycle charging, Audi plug-ins: Today's Car NewsAudi plans to introduce four new plug-in hybrids at next week's Geneva auto show. A drive in the Nissan Leaf Plus reveals how far electric cars have come in nine years. Electric motorcycle maker Zero has a novel way to get faster charging and longer trips on an electric bike. And German prosecutors...
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