15 Nov 2018

Carscoops: Audi Q2 E-Tron Electric Crossover Spotted For The First Time

Source: carscoops.com Audi is busy expanding its SUV lineup with as many models and derivatives as possible. The brand’s smallest crossover, the Q2, is no exception. Following the SQ2 performance version revealed at the Paris Auto Show and the long-wheelbase Q2 L for China, we now have proof Audi is also working on an all-electric variant. Our photographers spotted an Audi Q2 e-tron prototype in Germany for the first time, confirming a report from earlier this year.... To read t...
4 Oct 2018

Audi Unveils e-tron FE05 For New Formula E Season

source: Audi Sport New generation of championship-winning car for the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Formula E team Spectacular design, more power, higher efficiency and greater range Two Audi e-tron FE05 cars fielded by Virgin Racing in addition to the works team On December 15, a new era in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship will begin in Ad Diriyah (Saudi Arabia): Thanks to the electric cars’ greater range, the drivers will compete with only one race car for the first...
2 Oct 2018

Audi Presence in Spider-Man Far from Home Movie Leaked in Fan Film

It appears that the Audi e-tron and likely the A7 will be featured in the upcoming installment of the Spider-Man film series. Though Audi hasn't announced its involvement in the movie, it was partner in the previous Spider-Man Homecoming film and visual proof in the form of video shot on location while the movie has been shooting in Europe clearly shows the Audi e-tron and also likely the new A7 based on what we can tell from the shadowy footage. Below is the footage, along with fan anal...
1 Oct 2018

The Audi e-tron Goes On Tour

source: Audi of America Following its introduction to the world in September, the e-tron – Audi's first all-electric vehicle – is ready to meet the masses. Beginning in October, the Audi e-tron will be on display at a variety of auto shows across the country for customers to see first-hand. The tour will run from October 2018 through April 2019. The fully electric, fastest-charging Audi e-tron is a spacious five-seater, mid-sized SUV that is very well-equipped for premium buyers to...
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Arcadia Power Partner To Allow e-tron Buyers To Support Renewable Energy Production

source: Audi of America First partnership between Arcadia Power and an automaker to support the production of renewable energy, which can help offset electric vehicle charging Collaboration offers e-tron owners opportunity to invest in renewable power and save on at-home energy costs Customers can learn more and sign up at https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-e-tron SAN FRANCISCO – Audi of America, Inc. announces a partnership with Arcadia Power, a nationwide digital utility ...
19 Sep 2018

Stream, Shop, Get Informed: Amazon Alexa in the Audi e-tron

source: Audi AG Audi is driving the integration of its cars into the digital world of its customers Amazon Alexa available in the fully electric Audi e-tron Seamless integration of the voice service into the car’s MMI system Alexa planned for additional models and markets In systematic pursuit of its digitalization strategy, Audi is offering its customers ever-greater in-car connectivity. The latest example: The new, fully electric Audi e-tron SUV has Amazon’s...
19 Sep 2018

Audi and Amazon Team Up To Prepare Homes Nationwide For Launch of Audi e-tron

source: Audi of America First collaboration between Amazon Home Services and an automaker to deliver a turn-key solution for in-home charging Backed by Amazon‘s "Happiness Guarantee" U.S. e-tron reservations at www.audiusa.com/reserve SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Audi e-tron buyers can soon ready their homes for the new all-electric SUV. In a first collaboration of its kind, Audi and Amazon Home Services are teaming up to make home EV charging as easy as ordering the millions ...
18 Sep 2018

Audi e-tron World Premiere Video And More

words: Bill Cho, video: Audi USA YouTube channel So if you haven't been paying attention for the last couple of days, Audi premiered the e-tron last night in San Francisco. quattro quarterly's Editor-In-Chief, George Achorn, was there so expect a write up in the future. We went through the Audi USA YouTube site to compile all the e-tron videos including interior and exterior design, connectivity, quattro, range, and battery trials, and even a highlights video for those whose attention sp...
18 Sep 2018

Audi Envisions A Charging Station For The Electric Era, Celebrating The New All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV In San Francisco

source: Audi of America ‘Charging Station Unleashed,' a four-day experience near San Francisco’s Embarcadero, will display the all-new Audi e-tron, the championship Formula E racecar and PB 18 all-electric concept car Visitors can place reservations for the all-new Audi e-tron on-site Audi to offer complimentary electric vehicle charging using level 2 chargers supplied by Electrify America, along with electric-inspired exhibits, and chef-designed menu of reimagined fare SAN...
18 Sep 2018

Electric Goes Audi: All-Electric Audi e-tron SUV Unveiled And Available For US Customers To Place Reservations

source: Audi of America First all-electric, fastest charging Audi e-tron SUV makes global debut and is available for customers to place reservations Audi e-tron is a spacious five-seater, electric mid-sized premium SUV that is very well equipped to meet premium buyer expectations Innovative battery design engineered for repeatable performance, longevity, and safety as well as highest levels of Audi infotainment and driver assistance systems Customers can enjoy the convenience o...
17 Sep 2018

The e-tron As Starting Signal: Audi Launches e-offensive

source: Audi AG Twelve production e-automobiles by 2025 Electric drive in all key market segments Expansion of plug-in portfolio The brand with the four rings is launching its electrification offensive with the world premiere of the Audi e-tron. By 2025 Audi will offer twelve automobiles with all-electric drive in the most important markets worldwide and achieve roughly one-third of its sales with electrified models. The SUVs in this portfolio include the e-tron and ...
13 Sep 2018

Audi Returns As Partner of the 70th Emmy® Awards

source: Audi of America Audi returns for eighth consecutive year as official automotive Television Academy partner for its annual awards show All-new Audi e-tron will be feature of this year’s campaign, with new television commercial “Unleashed,” and on-the-ground events Audi pre-Emmy celebration to take place Friday, Sept. 14 in West Hollywood HERNDON – Audi of America returns for the eighth consecutive year as the official automotive partner of the Television Academy ...
12 Sep 2018

Save The Date: World Premiere of the Audi e-tron Live from San Francisco on Sept. 17

source: Audi of America Livestream available for reveal of brand's first all-electric SUV Full e-tron specifications, pricing announced; U.S. reservations open More news on ecosystem Audi will deliver for U.S. customers HERNDON, Va. – Audi will celebrate the world premiere of the Audi e-tron, the brand's first all-electric vehicle, in San Francisco, California on Sept. 17, 2018. During the event, full vehicle specifications and pricing for the U.S. market will be announced, ...
11 Sep 2018

Audi e-tron Will Be First Model To Feature Vehicle-Integrated Toll Module Technology

source: Audi of America Vehicle integrated toll payment technology to be launched as standard equipment on Audi e-tron Integrated Toll Module® (ITM®) expands brand’s offering of available vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity solutions Audi e-tron makes global debut Sept. 17, 2018 in San Francisco HERNDON, Va. – Making its global debut in San Francisco on Sept. 17, the all-electric Audi e-tron will be the first vehicle from the brand to launch with the integrated toll ...
26 Aug 2018

World Premiere at Pebble Beach – The Audi PB18 e-tron concept car

[source: Audi AG] Editor's note: quattro quarterly was on the ground for the PB18 reveal and our live stream of the event is at the bottom of this press release. High-performance sports car with electric drive Design and technical concept car As a monoposto on the racetrack For the first time, Audi is presenting a design and technical concept car at Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California. The all-electric Audi PB18 e-tronpresents a radical vision for t...
8 Aug 2018

Take Charge: Audi e-tron prototype – Recuperation Test

[source: Audi AG] Highly efficient: up to 30 percent more range thanks to energy recuperation World premiere in electric cars: the electrohydraulically integrated brake control system Strong performance: up to 300 kW and from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in less than six seconds The Audi e-tron prototype combines enormous power and high efficiency. With a system output of up to 300 kW, the full-size SUV with a fully electric drive accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (...
26 Jul 2018

US Reservations for 2019 Audi e-tron to Open Sept 17

source: Audi of America HERNDON, Va., July 26, 2018 – U.S. customers will be able to configure and reserve their 2019 Audi e-tron, the first all-electric vehicle from Audi, on Sept. 17. The e-tron will make its global debut on the same day at an event in San Francisco. On Sept. 17, full e-tron specifications, including pricing, will be available at www.audiusa.com, giving customers the details needed to configure their e-tron and reserve their vehicle with a refundable $1,000 reserva...
25 Jul 2018

Audi of America Begins e-tron Messaging

The Audi e-tron is expected to make its American debut in September, and Audi USA has already begun messaging on its first all-electric offering. In as much, they've set up a microsite where you can learn a bit more and sign up for updates should an electric Audi be on your shopping list. For those not keeping track, the first full-electric mass-market e-tron will be a crossover. As a point of reference, some internal Audi contacts have referred to it as a "Q6" in regards to size and plac...
14 Jun 2018

Audi Connects The Electric Car With The House

[source: Audi AG] Audi e-tron integrated seamlessly into connected home Convenient, cost-optimized charging with photovoltaic power Partnership with SMA Solar Technology and Hager Group Audi is taking the idea of electric mobility beyond the automobile in offering its customers a tailormade system offering. To that end, the brand is teaming up with two new partners to connect its electric model Audi e-tron with the user’s home infrastructure. Intelligent interacti...
1 May 2018

VW Group Shares 48-Volt Plans at Vienna Motor Symposium

Editor's Note: The Vienna Motor Symposium is where OE manufacturers go to share advancements in engine and motor technology. Audi's Volkswagen Group corporate parent is a regular in Vienna, and for 2018 they chose to share planning for widespread 48-volt architecture. Thusly, the press release below comes via Volkswagen. As is typical of such a large car manufacturer with shared architectures, it is worth reading between the lines here. For example, though very different in appearance an...