2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled

More

Audi Activesphere Concept is luxury crossover that turns into a pickup

More

Volkswagen Group delivered 572,100 all-electric vehicles in 2022

More

Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV revealed at the Brussels Motor Show

More

Truemag

  • Electric Car News
  • Electric Car Reviews
  • Plug-in Hybrids
  • Technology
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Charging Map

Audi R8 e-tron Gets Production Green Light

Audi-R8-e-tronAudi has confirmed plans to introduce the R8 e-tron electric super car after a re-engineering program has increased the model’s range from 215 km (134 miles) to 450 km (279 miles).

Speaking during the brand’s annual press conference, member of the board of management for technical development Ulrich Hackenburg said that Audi has reversed last year’s decision not to build the R8 e-tron and  confirmed that the electric super car will be built.

“In recent months, I have had a very close look at these electric high-performance sports cars with my team The latest development work is very convincing. We have increased their range from 215 to approximately 450 kilometers, which is a decisive step towards everyday practicality. This significant step is the result of progress with battery technology and a revised package with a considerably higher power density. In brief: We combine power and stamina. We have made significant efficiency gains with mechanical as well as electrical and electronic components of the R8 e-tron. The drivetrain is more efficient and onboard electricity consumption has been considerably reduced due to optimizing the power electronics. I am very proud of these achievements of my team.

The Board of Management of AUDI AG has decided to offer the next-generation R8 e-tron as a manufactured sports car upon customer request. And we will make intensive use of the next generation of the R8 e-tron as an open technology carrier and working instrument for our engineers to test and further develop technologies for the future. Think for example of new drive technologies and regulating systems such as by-wire technologies or active suspension concepts.”

Hackenberg didn’t give a pricing and time frame for the R8 e-tron production model, though the R8 e-tron will only be available initially upon customer request.t.

Ulrich Hackenberg also disclosed the company’s plans for a frugal TT Ultra which will be powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter TDI engine enabling the model to have CO2 emissions of only 110 g/km. In addition, the Ingolstadt-based automaker is also thinking about “further TT derivatives” beyond a “possible” Shooting Brake.

Mar 12, 2014Blagojce Krivevski
ClipperCreek Launches the HCS-60, High Power 240V 48Amp Charging StationMy Electric Avenue Moving To The Next Stage Of EV Project
You Might Also Like
 
The high-tech control centre in the desert: the cockpit of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally
 
Audi UK and Addison Lee Group align with all-electric e-tron fleet
Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

March 12, 2014 Electric Car Newsaudi, Audi R8 e-tron, e-tron, Electric Super Car, R8, R8 e-tron, R8 e-tron electric super car
Follow Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
Recent News
2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled
January 31, 2023
GM makes $650M equity investment in Lithium Americas
January 31, 2023
TravelCenters of America Enters Agreement with Electrify America to Expand EV Infrastructure
January 31, 2023
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to start producing the new Toyota C-HR plug-in hybrid
January 31, 2023
Sono extends funding campaign for the Sion EV until 28 February
January 31, 2023
About
ElectricCarsReport.com ElectricCarsReport.com is a website dedicated to pure electric vehicles and the full range of consumer information and tools about electric cars, green technology energy, and the environment.
Latest News
2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled
January 31, 2023
GM makes $650M equity investment in Lithium Americas
January 31, 2023
TravelCenters of America Enters Agreement with Electrify America to Expand EV Infrastructure
January 31, 2023
Subscribe

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest news and event postings.

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Archives
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
DMCA.com
© ElectricCarsReport.com | All Rights Reserved.