Audi A1 e-tron
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Following a successful trial of A1 e-tron prototypes on the streets of Munich, Germany, Audi is now moving onto the next stage of its electrified vehicle research with the announcement today of a new trial using an updated version of the A1 e-tron. The latest version does away with the previous rotary engine range-extender and adopts a more conventional three-cylinder engine. For the new car, which Audi calls a Dual-Mode Hybrid, the layout of the drive system essentially comprises a combustion engine, two electric motors and a single-speed transmission. The combustion engine is a specially...
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Audi A1 e-tron Fleet Hits The Streets Of MunichAs of today, 20 Audi A1 e-tron electric car prototypes are on the roads of Munich, Germany, as part of a new pilot program to gather data on driver behavior, electric infrastructure requirements, and a new communication network between drivers and electric charging stations using smartphones. The...
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