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Audi RS Q e-tron

From Audi’s racing department, comes information about testing the electric racing prototype that will participate in the new class (T1-E) at the next edition of the Dakar Rally. It is an Audi RS Q e-tron which will be driven by Stéphane Peterhansel, Carlos Sainz and Mattias Ekström.

The first test 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) RS Q e-tron spent on hard roads in Spain. After that, the team continued the two-week testing in the deserts of Morocco, in the conditions of sandstorms and extremely high air temperatures.

Andreas Roos, responsible for the racing activities of Audi Sport said: “We do not expect the high temperatures that greeted us in Morocco at the rally, but we consciously exposed the car to the most extreme conditions to find out what impact it will have on the powertrains and batteries. We are on the right track, but the optimization work is not over yet. “

The Audi RS Q e-tron will be powered by two electric motors, used in Formula E, which will deliver a combined 671 hp. The engines will be powered by a 52 kWh battery that will be charged by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine from DTM.

The Dakar Rally will be held in the deserts of Saudi Arabia from January 2 to 14, 2022.

Source: Audi

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Mercedes-AMG EV

During the recent Munich Motor Show, Mercedes unveiled several all-electric concepts. It seems that the company has completely turned to the production of zero-emission cars. This time it’s a Mercedes-AMG EV.

Speaking to Top Gear, Mercedes COO Markus Schäfer said it is not easy to make a good-looking electric convertible. Reduced demand for convertibles, primarily in China and Europe, could jeopardize the future of this project. What gives hope to Mercedes, according to Schäfer, is an attractive product and an emotional product that builds the brand.

“When you think about AMG and turning AMG into an electric brand, we will definitely think about a cabriolet as well.”

It remains to be seen in what form it will appear and how it will position itself on the market, in relation to the coming rivals.

Speaking of electric convertibles, it should be reminded of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet. It is an electric car with a sharp feature line, which attracts attention at first sight. With 750 hp and a range of 311 miles, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet was a revelation of luxury. It reaches 62 mph in less than 4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

Source: Top Gear

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Renault 5 Prototype

After half a century, the time has come for Renault to introduce a new generation of Renault 5, called the Renault 5 Prototype. The presentation took place at the Munich Motor Show when it was said that the Prototype would go into production in 2024.

It all started back in 1972 when Renault introduced the first Renault 5 model. The task of the engineers was to develop a car that would cover the space created between the 4 and the Citroen 2CV. The car was the best-selling model in France until 1980 when Renault expanded its offering in this class.

Paying tribute to the legendary “5”, Renault has shown a willingness to bring electric cars closer to a wide range of European customers. This is exactly the role of the compact city car Renault 5 Prototype.

“I know from experience that reinventing a cult products lights a fire under the whole brand. This is a cult vehicle at a price many can afford. And this is only the beginning for the whole Renault brand, ”said Renault CEO Luca de Meo.

The original design has been retained, inspired by the world of electronics and sports. It will be equipped with a 40 kWh battery developed by Envision AESC in Douai, which should use the same charging system as the Mégane. The range of the car is currently unknown.

The fully electric car with a yellow body attracts attention at first sight. It is built on the CMF-BEV platform for small electric cars, making the Renault 5 a car at an affordable price. That would mean the Renault 5 Prototype would cost between $ 23,500 and $ 29,500.

Source: Renault