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2026 Audi Q4 40 e-tron

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After announcing that it is discontinuing production of the Q8 e-tron, which is produced at its Belgian plant, Audi has some more positive news. The Ingolstadt-based manufacturer has announced a new version of its Q4 e-tron electric crossover, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron.

The Audi Q4 40 e-tron will replace the Q4 35 e-tron introduced last year and will come with a larger battery, 63 kWh (59 kWh usable), and a range of up to 423 kilometers for the Sportback and 412 kilometers for the standard version. A similar battery is already used in connected models based on the MEB platform such as the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro and the Škoda Elroq 60. As a reminder, the Q4 35 e-tron is equipped with a 55 kWh battery that allows a range of up to 365 kilometers for the Sportback and 355 kilometers for the standard version.

The new Q4 40 e-tron comes with a battery preheating function, which has previously been used for other models on the MEB platform. The preheating is activated via the MMI interface, which displays how many kW are currently available for quick charging of the battery and how much additional charging power is available thanks to the pre-prepared battery.

Audi has upgraded the myAudi mobile app with a predictive maintenance reminder function, which provides an overview of the status of key components. This includes information on the current status of the brake pads, the 12-volt battery and the expiration date of the first-aid kit.

When it comes to pricing, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron starts at 46,150 euros, while the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron costs 48,150 euros.

Source: Audi

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Musk’s tunneling firm will build a tunnel network in Dubai

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Several years ago, Elon Musk presented the idea of creating tunnels across the US, which would be a revolution for public transportation. The first Loop was built under Las Vegas, and now he has floated the idea of ​​building a tunnel in Dubai.

Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building (Burj Khalifa) and other construction projects, and is one of the richest countries that can realize huge infrastructure projects. One of them is certainly the Loop system that will be developed in cooperation with the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), which will mark the first expansion of the Boring Company outside the United States.

The plan is for the first Loop to be 17 kilometers long and have 11 stations, with a capacity of more than 20,000 passengers per hour. According to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Loop will eventually expand to the entire Emirate of Dubai, and when fully completed, the system will enable the transport of more than 100,000 passengers per hour.

There are still many unknowns about this project, and what we do know for now is that, like in Las Vegas, the Loop will use only electric vehicles. Although the Boring Company did not specify which models are involved, many believe that they will be the new Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck. Some believe that the recently introduced Robovan could also be used. The vehicles will reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, and whether they will use a fully autonomous driving system or will rely on human operators like in Las Vegas is currently unknown.

Source: Reuters

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Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype

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Eric Warren, head of GM’s global auto racing programs, said the company has no intention of abandoning its proven V8 engines in NASCAR, but is actively testing new technologies that could influence Chevrolet’s future electric car production. The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype is one of the platforms.

The Blazer EV.R NASCAR was unveiled to the public ahead of the Daytona 500 and is similar to the production Blazer EV SS, but with a more aggressive design. The car was tested in real-world conditions at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. Justin Allgaier, Team Chevy driver and 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, was behind the wheel. He said the prototype is being used by developers to learn how to tune regenerative braking, which has a big impact on braking zones and cornering balance.

The car is powered by three six-phase electric motors with a combined output of 1,300 horsepower at up to 15,000 rpm. It features a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery, NASCAR Next Gen chassis and suspension, programmable all-wheel drive, and Goodyear Racing Eagle tires.

Also, the Blazer EV SS is coming to showrooms soon. It’s powered by a dual-motor system with 615 hp (459 kW) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and has a range of 300 miles. The starting price is $62,490.

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