Audi has started testing its R8 based e-tron concept on public roads as it kicks off the development program for the all-electric, all-wheel-drive supercar. Audi will build only 1,000 units of the R8 e-tron, which will go on sale in select markets by the end of 2012 (U.S. is one of them). Audi has said [...]
Audi gave us its first hint at a compact R8 (also known as the R4) with the Audi e-tron 2-seater concept, which made its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January. While Audi has yet to confirm the production version of the R4, insiders say that the future of the Boxster-sized mid-engined sports [...]
Audi confirmed today that it will be showing a concept version of A8 Hybrid and the A1 e-tron at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show this week. Audi also confirmed that the “e-tron” name will play important part in distinguishing the brand’s electric-mobility lineup. “In future our customers will be able to choose from an increasingly [...]
In 2012, Audi will produce 1,000 units of the e-tron electric sports car that it showed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and the 2009 LA Auto Show. Audi said it would build the e-trons to order and would stop short if they didn”t sell out. It now seems like Audi wants to do more [...]
The Audi e-tron, which is scheduled for a limited production run in 2012, is turning out to be an enthusiasts dream. Powered by four electric-motors, Audi says that the e-tron will produce 313-hp and a maximum torque of 3,319 lb-ft. That will allow the e-tron to go from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a [...]
Los Angeles Times, Dan Neil, had the privilege to drive Audi’s e-tron concept car. Audi says that it will make 1,000 units of its e-tron electric, which is slated to hit the market in 2012. Click here to read more news on the Audi e-tron. Refresher: The Audi e-tron concept is powered by four electric [...]
According to a report by AutoCar, Audi will produce 1,000 units of its e-tron electric sports car that looks like an R8 designed by Jacob the jeweler (check out our post from the 2009 LA Auto Show to see what we mean). Audi says that the car will be most certainly be priced above the [...]
Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive and BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Power: 4 electric motors ““ two each at the front and rear axles ““ producing 313-hp/ 3,319 lb-ft of torque. Performance: 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds; 37 mph to 75 mph in 4.1 seconds. Top speed comes in at 124 mph. Total Range: Driving [...]
When you see a concept like that Audi e-tron, the first thing you think is – “They’ll never build something like that.” Well, according to AutoWeek, Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen says an electric-vehicle based on the e-tron concept will debut in the United States in two to three years “I expect we [...]
Want to drive the new Audi e-tron electric concept car? So do we. Well, if you have a PlayStation 3 at home, Audi is offering its fans a chance to drive the e-tron through Audi Space within PlayStation Home starting later this year. Fans will be able to test-drive the e-tron through a 3D racetrack [...]
