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To quote: Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “Highly emotive reinterpretation of quattro” This pretty much states the drive by Audi to offer a showcase EV that covers the potential of the PPE platform. Audi developed portal axles that enable gradient climbs of up to 100% with a wider track, increased ride height that delivers on a spectacular appearance that no other EV has delivered today. The Audi Q6 Offroad features a two-motor AWD Quattro powertrain that delivers 380 kW or 510 HP. A progressive off-road stance that increases the ride height by 160mm or 6.3 inches and a wider track of 250mm or 9.8 inches over current Audi width. The new portal axles allow an increase in torque by 50 percent, enabling the Q6 Offroad to climb a 45-degree gradient with no problems. The Q6 Off-road is built off the Audi Q6 e-tron, the first model built on the PPE or Premium Platform Electric system. It is the new reference point for electrically driven Vorsprung durch Technik. The Audi Q6 model series not only excels with impressive driving and charging performance but also sets standards in range and efficiency per their press release. The Q6 e-tron offroad concept can be seen in action on February 1, 2025, at the F.A.T. Ice Race and on the social media channels of @Audi Sport. The interior is currently what is found in the Q6 e-tron. Since this is based on an existing production version EV, the Q6 Offroad could easily be put into production based on feedback from various events where Audi is going to show this off and gather attendees' response. What do you think, should this go into production? View full article

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I hope the production of swasticars and the incel camino ends permanently.   The stupid cycle runs deep. I can't say that I didn't see this coming, i want to leave the United States of America forever. In the end it won't, as AI and Video games will interest the young more than actual racing.

WOW, this just causes so much un-needed caos from an Idiot President and administration that affects so many levels including the auto industry which is a far over reach of presidential powers as the house and senate approved many of these money spends. Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of federal aid - POLITICO The above incompetent dictator wannabe moron is going to run up against his own people now that this will affect jobs in Red states. POLITICO Pro | Article | More Republicans back IRA tax credits in reconciliation fight Michigan has over $27 billion committed to assembly of EVs to battery packs, the only state more than Georgia that has $26 billion committed. Trump is trying to kill it all building what will lead America to being behind the world as they move forward and behind China. Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes | AP News Good info on why Heat pumps are making a difference. Heat pumps in EVs are making a big difference in cold-weather driving | The Verge Great list on the EVs that have heat pumps. recurrentauto.com/questions/which-electric-vehicles-have-heat-pumps

Cool that Hyundai came in 1st and 2nd place at Daytona, but I wonder how long the sport will survive when I see so few people in the stands. Hyundai Wins at Daytona for the First Time in IMSA TCR History - Hyundai Newsroom