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Audi Grandsphere Concept

Following the Audi Skysphere concept sports model unveiled in August, a new Audi Grandsphere concept model arrives from Ingolstadt. Audi’s second concept electric model will be seen in public for the first time at the upcoming Munich Motor Show.

The unique front grille, slim headlights, short hood and large openings in the front of the fenders are just some of the features of the Grandsphere concept. Thin light elements are visible at the rear of the vehicle, while the electric charging opening is located behind the right door.

The interior of this elegant four-door sedan is made for the future. The best materials were used in the cabin, such as aluminum, wood, glass. The front seats are automatically adjusted depending on the mode drive, and an infotainment system is projected on the dashboard. The car is equipped with an autonomous driving mode, and level 4 provides a complete driving experience without a driver.

This elegant sedan is based on the new PPE platform also used on the A6 E-Tron. It is powered by two electric motors located on each axle. With 710 hp (530 kW) and 708 lb-ft (960 Nm) of torque, this car of the future reaches 62 mph in just over 4 seconds. The electric motors are powered by a 120 kWh battery, which when fully charged allows a range of 466 miles (750 kilometers). Thanks to the fast 270 kilowatt charger, 80 percent of the battery can be charged in 25 minutes. The 10-minute charge gives the car a range of 186 miles (300 kilometers).

Source: Audi

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Audi A6 E-Tron Concept

For 2023, Audi has introduced the Audi A6 E-Tron Concept as the first model to use the Premium Platform Electric platform.

The A6 E-Tron Concept is powered by two electric motors with 469 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. High-performance models will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than 4 seconds and will have all-wheel drive. It is faster than the e-tron GT which takes 4.1 seconds to reach the same speed.

The available 100 kWh battery provides a range of up to 435 miles (700 kilometers). Thanks to the fast charger that allows charging up to 270 kW, 5 to 80 percent of the battery can be charged in just 25 minutes. A 10-minute battery charge provides a range of 187 miles (300 kilometers).

The concept was presented at the beginning of the year and is expected to go into production in 2023. Audi did not reveal all the details of the A6 E-Tron model. All we know is that it will use the Premium Platform Electric platform developed in partnership with Porsche. This platform will be used by all future Audi EV and Porsche models.

It is designed as a 4.96 meters long, 1.96 meters wide and 1.44 meters high sportback. The car will be equipped with Matrix LED lights, 22-inch tires, a new front grille that allows better cooling of the powertrain and brakes, a wide line with digital OLED elements, while the mirrors have been replaced by cameras.

Production should begin later next year and the starting price is expected to be around $ 76,000.

Source: Roadshow

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A $ 1 billion fine for BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche

German carmakers BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have received a “gift” from the European Union in the form of a $ 1 billion fine.

According to the EU, they avoided competing in the development of technology that would limit pollution from cars with petrol and diesel engines. It is the first fine that the EU has imposed on holding back the use of technical developments.

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said: “Manufacturers deliberately avoided to compete on cleaning better than what was required by EU emission standards. And they did so despite the relevant technology being available. ”

Volkswagen believes that the investigation has shown that certain forms of cooperation do not violate the antitrust law. The EU’s decision violates the existing legal basis because it sanctioned cooperation in the development of technology as a violation of antitrust rules, according to VW.

EU rules allow companies to cooperate in the introduction of new technologies to increase efficiency. Reportedly, the companies agreed on the production of smaller tanks and the driving range that could be expected before the tank needs to be filled.

BMW claims that the talks did not affect decision-making and that it will reduce allocations for lawsuits due to unsustainable allegations, although they have prepared $ 1.7 billion for that purpose.

The penalty was not imposed on Daimler, because they revealed the alleged agreements of other manufacturers.

Source: Associated Press