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Audi’s hybrid plans temporarily on hold

tryme submitted on 12/15/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:48:44 PM

1 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

The intention of Audi for gasoline-electric hybrids is temporarily on hold after a decision to delay the hybrid Q5.

It was unveiled by Autocar in July that the Q7 would not receive a hybrid powertrain, with the firm opting to focus instead on more economical diesels and weight reduction from its vehicles.

Presently the Audi Q5, which was next in the list for the technology, won’t be offered as a hybrid either. “Audi won’t produce a petrol-electric hybrid until we can make nickel metal hydride batteries safer in crash situations, and hybrid technology more efficient overall.

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Audi’s hybrid plans temporarily on hold

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“'Audi won’t produce a petrol-electric hybrid until we can make nickel metal hydride batteries safer in crash situations, and hybrid technology more efficient overall. Until then we will concentrate on producing more efficient diesel engines and aluminium chassis,' senior sources said. The Q5 will now come with a stop-start system, and could get more fuel-efficient enhancing technology."



I think that's smart considering that BMW diesels equipped with "Efficient Dynamics" technology are already more efficient than their hybrid counterparts.

Example:

Mini Cooper Clubman D: 57.0mpg (Imperial gallons)
Toyota Prius T Spirit: 41.5mpg


http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/221670/mini_cooper_clubman_d.html#

http://www3.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/facts_and_figures.php?id=221616

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Posted on 12/16/2008 10:52:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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