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  1. Can this hyper-shooting brake become Audi’s plug-in supercar phoenix? https://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept/audi-pb18-e-tron-has-753-electric-horsepower If at first you don’t succeed, stop thinking logically and design something so white-hot radical it burns a hole straight through the middle of the drawing board and lands smouldering on the floor. We can assume that’s the brief at Audi’s ‘Design Loft’ in Malibu, California, which has dreamt up this concept for a shooting brake electric hypercar inspired by Audi’s dominant decade in Le Mans racing. This 23rd century rollerskate is the Audi PB18 e-tron. Ignore the underwhelming name, merely initials referring the car’s unveiling at the Pebble Beach festival of brightly dyed corduroy and champagne pricier than liquid platinum. Concentrate instead on details like a low, mid-mounted 95kWh solid-state battery, capable of accepting a full, 361-mile charge in only 15 minutes, thanks to 800-volt charging capacity. Or, if you’re less stung by range anxiety, a claimed 0-62mph sprint of two seconds flat. That comes courtesy of three electric motors: one shared between the front wheels, and one each for the rears, developing a combined 661bhp, but capable of short ‘overboost’ spurts up to 753bhp. So far so ‘generic electric supercar concept’. But what makes the PB18 different is its love for you. Yes, you. The driver. Audi wants you there to enjoy yourself. Which is why this is the first battery powered hyper-pod we can remember which doesn’t twin its bowel-bothering acceleration with utopian visions of a self-driving, computer-controlled future. There’s none of that ‘you enjoy the twisties, then let the chips take over for the commute’ rhetoric here. In fact, Audi says the skunkworks codename for the PB18 was ‘Level Zero’, to ram home the fact it couldn’t be further in philosophy from the Level 4/Level 5 grades of self-driving autonomy it’s currently scrambling to offer in flagship models. Should’ve stuck with ‘Level Zero’, Loft-scribblers. It’s better than ‘PB18’ at any rate. Unless you fetishize accurate private numberplates. So, there are no self-driving systems on-board. But you can alter how you experience the ultimate in Vorsprung durch Elektrisch – as long as you’re happy to trust a machine with no mechanical connection whatsoever between its brake pedal and the carbon brakes, nor its steering wheel and those 22-inch front tyres. Thanks to the wonders of drive-by-wire, Audi’s designed the entire cockpit of the PB18 to slide from stage left to dead centre. Bucket seat, pedals, steering wheel and OLED head-up display – which overlays the ideal racing line on circuit into your field of view, or sat-nav directions on the way home into your eyeline – all shuffles as one. Get the full single-seater racecar experience, or ride side-saddle with space for a passenger via a flip-down jump seat. Get the spanners out and it might even fit right-hand drive… Audi might have hit on something with the ultra-flexible cabin idea – despite being Aventador-sized, this is a very practical supercar. The pert shooting brake tail - which is home to an extending rear wing and dropping diffuser which morphs closer to the road for more downforce – allows for a 470-litre boot, not far off what you find in the back of an A4 wagon. Of course, there’s also a Brian Cox brain’s-worth of physics going on here. Like magnetic conductive charging, corner-aceing torque-vectoring, laser headlights and so many lightweight periodic elements in the construction the whole car only weighs 1,550kg – Lotus-like for a full EV. But under it all, it’s supposed to be a selfish, purist driver thriller. It deserves to become science-fact this time please, Audi. Third time lucky?
  2. Thanks for sharing. Seems like many auto manufacturers are going into e scooter. Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard With a new e-scooter concept, Audi is responding to the urban trend towards multi-modal mobility. The Audi e-tron Scooter, combining the advantages of the electric scooter and the skateboard, is designed for sporty riders. To be transported by car, bus or train, the twelve-kilogram (26-pound) e-scooter can be folded up and conveniently stored in the back of the car, or if preferred pulled like a trolley. Above all, the Audi e-tron Scooter stands out thanks to its handling, which is like surfing waves. The rider has one hand free, and so is able to look around and give hand signals. Production and sales are planned for late 2020. “With the Audi e-tron Scooter, we appeal to customers who are on the move in cities, sustainably and multi-modally – and for whom style and functionality are important,” says Thorsten Schrader, project manager for micro-mobility at Audi. Although riders keep one hand on the handlebar, they control the scooter like a skateboard with their feet by shifting their weight. The movable axles with four wheels allow unusually tight curves. “Of course the e-tron Scooter also moves straight ahead. But the feeling of flow only comes when you start carving on asphalt – and that is surprisingly easy with our new concept.” The steering handle gives stability, holds the battery and the electronics, and carries a display showing the battery status. Riders accelerate and brake by means of a twist grip. The range of 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) is achieved through recuperation when the e-scooter brakes, i.e. it recovers kinetic energy. The hydraulic foot brake provides additional safety. At the end of 2020, private customers will be able to buy the Audi e-tron Scooter for about 2,000 euros. Its use in fleets for specific user groups, for example residents of modern urban quarters, is also a possibility. A further option would be to offer the e-scooter as an extra to customers who buy Audi e-tron models. The e-scooter could be charged in the car trunk through a dedicated socket. Users can conveniently cover the last yards, for example from a parking space or charging point to their destination, at a speed of up to 20 kmh (12.5 mph). The Audi e-tron Scooter is fitted with the legally required LED lights: a headlight, daytime running light, rear light and brake light. A Bluetooth interface permits individual adjustments to the ride characteristics and provides protection against theft. Furthermore, the designers work on decks either in wood or carbon and designs in gray and black.
  3. Audi e tron GT, Bentley and old cheebic
  4. @Spurman I second that. All EV’s have instant torque and response. 0-100km in 3 secs or 0-100 in 6 secs isn’t needed in everyday driving, if it matters then you may prefer the traditional engine roaring sound like lambo Mercedes EQC was too bouncy even for my passengers. Audi E Tron, most boring interior, didn’t like the impractical boot size as well iX3 though is the slowest amongst the 3 brands but it feeeeeellssss the fastest, the only reason I can give up the drive of a sedan and go for this SUV is due to the reason that this is the only EV SUV that drives like a sedan at this point of time.
  5. @neoki_29 tbh, IX3 seems to drive best. slowest of the lot but fast enough. Just that the rest r too fast. Interior kinda "boring" but kinda can last the longest and ageless design. E-Tron miles r too low leow, cant even reach KL for a charge. hee. too bad IX3 offers least discount
  6. On the subject of OT, Premium is offering $59K OT for the e-Tron SUV (but only valid till next COE bidding today according to SE). However, it's more shifting numbers from left to right hand as they are offering $15K less trade in value for my ride as compared to EK BMW
  7. I don't have an EV but I have a friend who just got his Audi e-tron 2 weeks ago. He has no home charger yet. I have been following his experience closely because I am also keen to get an EV. Just to share my observations: 1. the e-tron range is approx 400 km for a full 100% charge. Audi is giving 6 months free charging (there's a kwh cap) at SP stations 2. 1st thing to note is that this 400 km range is mostly IRRELEVANT for your day to day experience. 3. Why? that is because you will mostly charge up to 80% in order to protect the battery life and also the charging times slows significantly from 80% to 100%. 4. Because u don't have a home charger, you will experience range anxiety when battery reaches 20% level. 5. So effectively you will charge from 20% to 80% most times. That mean the range of your car is only 60% of your battery capacity. In this Audi, it is approx 240 km. My friend drives 80 km a day. He is charging every 2 - 3 days. 6. Good news: 20 - 80% takes less than 1 hour at SP fast chargers. Good for you to do lunch/dinner and/or grocery shopping. Plenty of SP chargers everywhere. Usually not crowded (i suspect this may change as more and more EVs on the road). 7. Bad news : Once he got to a shopping centre and ALL the charging stations were not working. But he call SP and they managed to reset the stations and it worked. The SP slow chargers take 4 hours for 20 - 80%. My conclusion.. if u don't have a home or office charger, then be prepared for slight inconvenience. You need to plan your meals and grocery shopping in line with your car's battery level 🙂
  8. Audi’s 2020 electric Sport e-tron GT is going to be based on the Porsche Taycan https://electrek.co/2018/09/21/audi-electric-e-tron-gt-2020-porsche-taycan/ After the e-tron electric SUV and the Sportsback, Audi plans to release a previously announced electric Sport e-tron GT in 2020. Now we’ve learned that it will be based on the Porsche Taycan all-electric performance sedan. The German automaker previously released the concept image above and said this about the vehicle: “The four-door prototype Audi e-tron GT concept interprets sportiness in a new, progressive way. With its fascinating design and a purely electric drive, it leads our Audi Sport performance brand confidently into the future. The sporty four-seater will be manufactured at Böllinger Höfe near Neckarsulm as of 2020. It proves that high performance and electromobility do not have to be mutually exclusive.” Now at the launch of the Audi e-tron this week, the automaker announced that they will use the Porsche Taycan powertrain for the vehicle. As we previously reported, Porsche and Audi greenlighted a cooperation on a shared architecture for electric and autonomous vehicles. That said, the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) that they are developing is not expected to be ready until 2020 or 2021. Therefore, it has nothing to do with them working together on the Audi Sport e-tron GT. Instead, Audi will benefit from Porsche’s work on the electric powertrain that they developed for the Taycan, formerly known as the Mission E. Based on what Porsche released about the concept vehicle, it is equipped with a powertrain that can generate a combined power output of over 600 hp (440 kW) between two electric motors. As for the battery pack, they are aiming for it to enable “over 500 kilometers” (310 miles) of range on a single charge. Of course, it is also expected to be the first 800-volt battery system that will enable up to 350 kW charging in a production passenger car. Now it sounds like Audi will be able to use the same powertrain with a different design.
  9. Unveiled in production specification at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015, Audi's electric R8 e-tron was suppose to add a new dimension to the R8 range. However, having sold fewer than 100 units of the all-electric sports car, audi has stopped production of the car. Reported by Car and Driver, only double digit sales figures were recorded. While there wasn't any given reason why it did not sold well, it is safe to assume the car's sky-high 1 million euro (S$1.53 million) price tag is a likely reason for why the electric supercar never appealed to many buyers. Using two rear-mounted electric motors, the Audi R8 e-tron outputs a total of 456bhp, enabling the car to hit 250km/h when maxed out. Power is channeled to the rear wheels only via a single-speed transmission.
  10. Even though the CNG (compressed natural gas) car has already died of “unnatural” causes in Singapore, refinement of the technology continues apace in Germany. The latest success is Audi’s A3 g-tron, a Sportback (i.e. five-door hatchback) designed from the ground up to incorporate gas propulsion, so there’s minimum compromise to cabin and cargo space. It can also run on regular unleaded petrol. Two cylindrical tanks located underneath the boot floor store the CNG. As gas is a compressible matter, it is “squeezed” to 200bar (200 times atmospheric pressure) inside the tanks in order to minimise its storage volume. Made from composite materials (polyamide matrix, carbon fibre and glass fibre-reinforced plastic), the tanks are strong enough to handle the massive pressure and yet they weigh less than a third that of an equivalent metal container. The “gas-oline” engine in this case is yet another version of Audi’s ubiquitous 1.4 TFSI (also known as TSI in VW cars). Here in the g-tron, the engine has been mildly modified for gas combustion and slightly detuned. With 109bhp, it is the least powerful of the 1.4-litre Audi/VW motors, but also the most fuel-efficient. By default, the engine starts off on petrol power and switches to CNG when the engine is sufficiently warm. The changeover is imperceptible, even when it is activated manually by the driver. The acceleration is only average, completing the 0-100km/h run in just under 11 seconds. But the 1.4 TFSI is a turbocharged engine that develops a respectable 200Nm of torque. Hence, the g-tron feels more than adequate in urban driving, with spirited mid-range pick-up. According to Audi, the A3 g-tron can run for 400 kilometres on CNG, then automatically switch to petrol for another 900 kilometres. That is an astonishing 1,300 kilometres between fi ll-ups on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) – enough for two round trips from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. The car’s CO2 rating is a really low 95 grams per kilometre, which would qualify for the maximum CEVS rebate of $20,000. If the A3 g-tron is great for the gas meter man going from house to house, the R8 e-tron would be perfect for billionaire Tony Stark and his Iron Man persona. Good for 215 kilometres on a full charge, Audi’s flagship electric vehicle (EV) has a much shorter range than the CNG-powered Sportback, but is far more sophisticated and complicated. And unlike the A3 g-tron, which is an adaptation of the regular A3, the R8 e-tron only resembles the regular R8 externally – everything else underneath and in detail is irregular automotive innovation. Audi’s exotic electric sports car was first unveiled in 2009 as the “e-tron”, a prototype with the promise of going on sale within four years. But since then, there’s been a change in Audi’s EV game plan, and only 10 newly produced R8 e-trons have been registered for road use. This fleet is meant purely for internal research and development, and none will be available for purchase by wealthy supercar collectors (such as Tony Stark). It looks like a cross between the 2009 e-tron concept and today’s “98 RON” R8s, but the R8 e-tron actually has little in common with them. The whole car is bespoke – body, chassis, suspension and powertrain. Only the “R8” name is shared. Unsurprisingly, Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology has been applied to this special number, but with some variation. The main ASF skeleton is built up in the usual manner, i.e. with aluminium extrusion beams joined by aluminium castings to form the main structure. But unlike the A8’s ASF, whose body panels and in-fills are pressed/formed aluminium sheets, the R8 e-tron’s are made from even lighter CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced plastic). Audi calls this new body construction MSF, or Multimaterial Space Frame. In the interest of maximising the (theoretical) driving range, lightweight construction is a major consideration for any EV. While enlarging the battery cluster will increase its combined charge-capacity, batteries are also high-density components that consume energy in moving their own mass. Therefore, beyond that critical battery size for any given body weight, adding batteries will basically lead to a reduction in range. The electric R8’s liquid-cooled battery pack is made from 530 lithium-ion cells assembled in a T-shaped housing that is 2.3m long, 1.35m wide and 71cm high. It weighs 580kg in total and makes up 32.6 per cent of the car’s kerb weight. The double-wishbone suspension arms at each corner are made from forged aluminium castings. The bigger surprise is that the suspension coil springs are not made from steel or any type of metal, but from glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP). The biggest surprise is that the exquisitely finished, aluminium anti-roll bar in the front is sheathed in shiny carbon fibre. The brake discs are, of course, carbon-ceramic and mounted on titanium alloy (with high strength-to-weight) centre hubs. The vehicle’s most interesting feature, naturally, is its electrical drivetrain. Quattro four-wheel-drive is absent here, so for the first time in a powerful Audi, only two wheels are driven. Each rear wheel has its own 140kW electric motor located longitudinally in the centre of the axle line, and they aren’t mechanically linked. Independently computer-controlled, each motor can deliver the necessary amounts of torque (up to 410Nm instantly) to each wheel depending on the grip and dynamic behaviour of the car. The rear brakes are electro-mechanical (whereas the front brakes are standard hydraulic affairs), and claimed to be quicker and far more accurate in their modulation compared to conventional brakes. At the heart of the R8 e-tron’s handling capability is something called e-vectoring. Unlike the typical ESP (electronic stability programme), which selectively brakes wheels to “kill” a skid, e-vectoring has the added capability to apply torque. No ESP, whether with or without a limited slip differential, can ever inject torque to any driven wheel. With e-vectoring, the R8 e-tron’s electric brakes and “digital” drive motors take vehicular control to a whole new level. Through high-speed twists and turns, e-vectoring works a treat. In a straight line, the car zaps to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds and hits an electronically limited top speed of 200km/h. The R8 e-tron has even set a lap record on the punishing Nurburgring – to be exact, 8 minutes and 9.099 seconds, the current benchmark for so-called “production electric vehicles”. Such stellar performance should be electrifying enough for Iron Man and his friends, we reckon. This article was written by Shreejit Changaroth, freelance writer for Torque.
  11. It is unfair to compare Model 3 to Audi e-tron GT. It should be Model S vs Audi e-tron GT. Tesla has always been a tech company. its design will never fit into any traditional car design. For Taycan, without Mission E wheel and SportDesign front bumper/sideskirt, it is ugly.
  12. Just sharing a fact, Ferrari Roma, 3.9L V8 twin turbo with 612hp. VES Band C2 emissions. Annual road tax is $3.7k-ish. Audi RS e-Tron GT, dual motors with 590hp. VES Band A1 emissions. Annual road tax is $6k-ish. So yes, that's how convoluted it is here.
  13. Terra crypto set up shop in Singapore ... jit dong jeng liao Tron crypto set up shop in Singapore ... in the brink of jit dong jeng 3AC crypto fund set up shop in Singapore ... at the center of crisis what does that means setting up crypto "front" in Singapore? want to capitalise the "trustworthy" image ... deep down display sheep head but actually sell dog meat ...
  14. simi Terra, simi Celsius, simi Tron these are the same "shit" like the 2008/2009 CDS (credit default swap) but in cryptos give you high yields with the simi sai name stablecoin but not stable then over collaterised and the "founder" all makan the money first and let the roberto "funder" jit dong jeng liao ...
  15. Tron is a 1982 science fiction film by Disney. It stars Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn (and his program counterpart inside the electronic world, Clu), Bruce Boxleitner as Tron and his User Alan Bradley, Cindy Morgan as Yori and Dr. Lora Baines, and Dan Shor as Ram. David Warner plays all three main antagonists: the program Sark, his User Ed Dillinger, and the voice of the Master Control Program. It was written and directed by Steven Lisberger. Tron has a distinctive visual style, as it was one of the first films from a major studio to use computer graphics extensively. Tron Legacy is a forthcoming 2010 science fiction film. It is a sequel to the 1982 film Tron. Joseph Kosinski is directing the film, while the previous film director, Steven Lisberger, returns as a producer. Jeff Bridges will reprise his role as Kevin Flynn, while Garrett Hedlund will portray Flynn's now-adult son, Sam.[5] The other cast members include Bruce Boxleitner, Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett and John Hurt. According to the teaser trailer shown at the 2008 and 2009 Comic Con, the film will be presented in Disney Digital 3-D and IMAX 3D. Tron Legacy VFX Concept Video
  16. I agree that iX3 offer the most (balance spec and features) among the 3 you have mentioned. I didn't tested the E-tron and EQC, so can't comment on the handling. With more buyers considering EV and the ongoing chip shortage, I doubt the supply will exceed demand in near terms. Will have to wait till the introduction of next gen X3 and iX3 (expected in 2024). Yes, many reviews have shown and prove that iX3 did well in energy efficiency (offering longer mileage on a battery smaller than many of its competitors). Rear wheel drive setup (instead of 4WD in most other model) might be another contributing factor to the better efficiency (less resistance and lighter gross weight). Yes, the key is not to low ball PML. IMO, a profit margin of $30K +/- should be something not too unreasonable, provided they have ex-stock. Panoramic roof is a not a must have for many buyers, so I have no qualm about it not being a standard in the car. BUT can you imagine a >$200K 7 seater SUV without rear aircon?! Yes, that photo above is showing how bare is our local GLB200...
  17. Cryptocurrency prices today crash; Bitcoin below $28,500, Terra plunges 94% Cryptocurrency prices today crashed with Bitcoin falling to its lowest level since January 2021. The world's largest and most popular cryptocurrency plunged more than 9% to $28,414. The global crypto market’s value today plummeted about 13% in the past 24 hours to $1.3 trillion, according to pricing from CoinGecko. Bitcoin has at present slumped more than 50% lower compared to its all-time high of near $69,000, which it hit in November last year, and was trading near one-year lows at around $32,000 level. On the other hand, Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain and the second largest cryptocurrency, also tanked about 10% to $2,087. Meanwhile, dogecoin price today was trading over 20% lower at $0.08 whereas Shiba Inu also fell more than 24% to $0.000012. Other digital tokens' performance also declined as Solana, Polkadot, Cardano, Uniswap, XRP, Avalanche, Polygon, Stellar prices were trading with gains in the range of 10-30% over the last 24 hours, however, Terra crashed over 94% to $0.77, while Tron gained slighlty. Crypto assets have been under pressure over the past month, mirroring a plunge in equities on fears of aggressive interest rate hikes across the globe to stave off decades-high inflation. Meanwhile, crypto trading platform Coinbase has lost half its value in the past week, including its biggest one-day drop to date on Wednesday as the famously volatile crypto market weathers yet another slump.
  18. @Carbon82 I tested EQC, Audi E-tron and iX3, the handling and overall quality for iX3 simply was better in my opinion. Though the design is a little behind compared to the other 2, practicality wise, iX3 is good enough and it is also the cheaper option compared to the other 2. Thanks for your help in analyzing, I guess it is only better to buy from them when they do not have fully booked orders.
  19. E tron is way overpriced for the car. Imho. With a more than 100k margin they can afford to throw in a 5k wallbox. EQC and EQA are nice to look at but severely overweight and the range is definitely not good for the battery size. Taycan and cross turismo are lovely cars but they are min 420-480k otr. They are the true evs that are designed from ground up! imo we should see the mustang mach e come in the near future. If you have to buy an ev, buy a pure ev. Not an ev that is shared platform with the ICE siblings, like e tron, eqc and ix3
  20. Spy shots of Audi A6 E-tron For now is all wrapped up, but the flush-to-pillars side glass of the concept looks like will not make it to production. Some details are different too like the headlights. Got to wait till more is revealed.
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