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Audi "e-tron" electic car prototype




Audi e-tron

Audi's e-tron is no Prius (gas / electric hybrid) or Volt (electric with gas powered battery charging engine). 

Check out this prototype high performance electric car ... from Audi.

" ... e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. ... the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hAudi logo (0 – 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, ... The lithium-ion battery provides a truly useable energy content of 42.4 kilowatt hours to enable a range of approximately 248 kilometers, or 154 miles.

 

Via:  Audi LINK

 


Posted by Green Dude on September 15, 2009 09:33 PM |



Category: Electric Vehicle




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It is hard to imagine how far we have come with hybrid cars. Back in 2000 hybrid cars like the Honda Civic Hybrid were viewed as slow and not even looked at as popular. Now we have these high performance, top speed, and magnificent energy saving Hybrid Vehicles. It is quite remarkable how far we have come.

Posted by: Matthew Norton [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 16, 2009 09:53 AM

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