Audi e-Tron v2.0 Surfaces at Detroit Auto Show
This year's North American International International Auto Show in Detroit features all of the biggest and best automobile companies in the world. But one of the most talked-about presences at the show is that of Bavarian car manufacturer Audi. To be more specific, Audi's e-Tron is the topic of conversation in many circles.
For those of you who haven't heard of it, the e-Tr
on is Audi's entry into the EV (electric vehicle) field. And quite frankly, it's beautiful. Would you expect anything less from Audi?
Although it has been featured at past auto shows, it has been positioned as more of a concept vehicle until now. The e-Tron on display now in Detroit is a scaled-down version of the original concept in terms of specifications. It's got about 100 less horsepower than the concept (down to 204 from 313) and is about a second slower in terms of 0-60 acceleration (5.9 seconds, up from an original 4.8). Since it is an electric car, the range of the e-Tron is another important aspect to consider. After fulling charging the 220 volt battery over 11 hours, Audi claims a range of 155 miles with the e-Tron.
On top of it all, the e-Tron has a new type of regenerative braking system that doesn't lose any energy from the "residual slip" you usually get from such systems. We're not sure what exactly that means, but it sounds awesome.
Source: Wired
