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Will Audi produce its first pickup?

A few days ago there was news that Audi is considering the production of a pickup. This was confirmed by Audi director Markus Duesmann, who said that they are seriously considering it. He also said that we could soon see something similar to a pickup.

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The development of the new platform would be too expensive for Audi, so it is assumed that in this case they could borrow the T6 platform as a basis for further vehicle development. This platform is used by the VW Amarok model which will be powered by a V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well. This means that the pickup would probably get more luxurious materials and improved technology in the interior, while the exterior would be adorned with the standard Audi logo.

Some rumors say it could also be one of the platforms used by electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. Would that mean that the vehicle will be aimed primarily at the American market? If so, then the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV would get a serious competitor.

Source: Autocar, Photo: X-Tomi Design

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2024 Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept

Last year, Audi introduced the A6 Avant E-Tron Concept as a fully electric station wagon, and the latest information reveals what the vehicle will look like. It is a continuation of the story that Audi started with the recently introduced A6 Sportback E-Tron concept model.

The A6 e-tron concept is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform developed by Audi and Porsche. A distinctive look with extra-thin lights, a large Single Frame grille, large side intakes and a centrally lit logo complete the design of the new Audi. The side silhouette reveals a slightly curved falling roof line towards the rear end.

The car is equipped with Matrix LED lights, 22-inch wheels, a wide light bar with digital OLED elements, while the cameras replace the side mirrors.

The A6 E-Tron Concept is powered by two electric motors with 469 hp (346 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. The high-performance model will reach 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 Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept will appear in showrooms in 2024.

Source: Audi

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Audi’s V6 diesel engines will use hydrotreated vegetable oil

Like other brands from Volkswagen Group, Audi strives to become carbon neutral by 2050. Besides that, the company strives to do the Internal Combustion Engines with less CO2. On that occasion, Audi said all their V6 diesel engines, which develop up to 281 HP (210 kW) and which are manufactured after the second half of February this year, are compatible with HydroTreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

“We optimize our existing internal combustion engines to be more economical and to create less show. One of the ways is to create a technical basis for the use of sustainable fuel,” said Head of Technical Development Oliver Hoffmann.

Audi claims that the HVO reduces CO2 emissions between 70 and 95 percent compared to the ordinary diesel. Fuel can be made of waste materials such as oil from the food industry and agricultural waste. These oils are converted into aliphatic hydrocarbons, which modifies oil properties to be usable in diesel engines.

“As the cetane rating of hvo is around 30 percent higher, the combustibility of the engines is enhanced. The Positive Noticeable When Cold Starting. We tested the effects on Various Components, The Performance, and Exhaust Emissions in Specific Validation Runs Before Granting Approval, “says Matthias Schober.

The Volkswagen Group also works on other alternative fuels such as e-fuel, currently used in racing Porsche and Lamborghini cars.

Source: Audi-Mediacenter