Hybrid Audis to Appear in 6 Years

Audi has advanced a lot in developing diesel engines and decided that it is turn to move into hybrid direction.

R&D boss of the carmaker states that in less than a decade there will appear hybrid versions of all crucial models in the market. Plug-in vehicles were chosen over all the other kinds for they proved to be most compatible with the demands of the brand’s focus group. Currently development of two specific line-ups is in progress. Apart from that, all recipients of MQB platform will automatically go for plug-in hybrid remodelling as it may now be seen at the example of Audi A3.

A3 e-tron shows how petrol and electric engines cooperate. Namely, the model is equipped with a TFSI mill with the displacement of 1.4 litres and an electric motor which on combined effort deliver 204 hp and torque of 258 lb-ft with non-petrol mode lasting for 31 miles. Bulkier vehicles by the German brand utilize another platform and kind of engine, however, an electric mill might also be installed there. Audi Quattro cars also possess plug-in potential; hybrid conversion will demand rear axles on mechanic or electric drive.