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Alternating Currents: New year and new president brings new optimism

I know we’re just under three weeks into 2021, but this year feels like a really important one for electric propulsion. For at least the last five years I’ve been repeating this mantra over and over every January, but I swear there’s real change in the air right now. It’s not just hopeful optimism. There […]

by Bradley Brownell
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2022 Audi e-tron S arrives in the U.S. this fall, has drift mode

If you’re looking for an Audi e-tron with more power, your wish has just been granted. The 2022 Audi e-tron S is coming to the U.S. in both SUV and Sportback flavors. Unlike the standard version, the S models are powered by three electric motors backed by a 95-kWh battery. Two are mounted on the […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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Audi RS Q e-tron to enter the 2022 Dakar Rally

The Audi RS Q e-tron has been revealed and it’s undergoing testing ahead of entering the 2022 Dakar Rally. This prototype dirt racer will put Audi’s electrified powertrains to the test in one of the most grueling motor sport events. In total, the Dakar Rally lasts two weeks and will have daily stages that cover […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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2021 Audi Q5 PHEV review: Comfortably car-like driving experience

Are you looking for an electrified luxury compact crossover that drives like a car? Take a look at the 2021 Audi Q5 PHEV. Unlike most modern utility vehicles, the Q5 embraces its car-like character. From its looks to the way it drives and the ambience you get sitting in it, the Q5 doesn’t shy away […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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2022 Audi Q5 PHEV, A7 PHEV get bigger batteries

Two of Audi’s plug-in hybrids have received a major upgrade for the 2022 model year. The 2022 Audi Q5 PHEV and A7 PHEV get a larger 17.9-kWh lithium-ion battery. This replaces the Q5’s current 14.1-kWh unit and the 14.9-kWh pack in the A7. As a result, both cars can travel farther in EV mode at […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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Spied: 2023 Audi Q6 e-tron testing in Ingolstadt

Audi is working on a slew of electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes as the company movestowards an all electric fleet. In addition to the Q4 and e-tron GT, the brand is putting effort into a Q6 e-tron. The Q6 sits between the Q4 and the full-sized e-tron flagship vehicle. It’s the electric sister […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Audi will only launch EVs starting in 2026 except in China

At the Climate Neutrality Foundation conference in Berlin, Germany, Audi announced that starting in 2026, it will only launch battery-electric vehicles for the global market. This is part of the brand’s strategy to quickly transition to electrified mobility and gradually phase out its internal combustion engines by 2033. Audi aims to achieve carbon neutrality by […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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2022 Audi e-tron GT buyers get 3 years of free fast charging from Electrify America

The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is the latest vehicle to get free DC charging at Electrify America charging stations for three years. Owners will need to enroll via the myAudi app upon purchase. Audi will also offer customized home charging solutions to e-tron GT owners via a concierge service through its partner Qmerit. By the […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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U.S. News releases its Best Hybrid, Best Plug-In Hybrid, and Best EV awards for 2021

Over the past couple of years, the new car marketplace in the United States has grown significantly with regards to fully electric vehicles, plug in hybrids, and regular hybrid electric vehicles. Deciding which one to purchase can be a daunting process, which is why U.S. News & World Report creates a list each year of […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Audi A6 e-tron Concept previews new EV platform

Audi used the 2021 Shanghai auto show to debut the A6 e-tron Concept, which rides on a new architecture called the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). This platform will underpin vehicles including the production A6 e-tron starting in late 2022. Audi will start moving compact and subcompact cars to the PPE platform during that time as […]

by Stefan Ogbac
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