Innovative electric car was first invented by Tesla through the Model S, which is now making various car manufacturers in the world became furious and began to create cars that utilize the electrical power that more efficient than the conventional fuel today. One of the manufacturers who are preparing to create new electric powered cars is Audi.
IAA 2011 Audi R8 E-tron. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rTuLaT) |
As reported from GTSpirit.com on Sunday, December 28, 2014 that Audi which is a premium car division of Volkswagen Group, is planning to sell pure electric powered cars in the global consumer starting in 2018. This is due to catch up with the BMW, their main rivals and Tesla known as the pioneer of electric powered cars manufacturer that also became the main rivals in this segment.
Rear view of IAA 2011 Audi R8 E-tron. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1rTuLaT) |
The statement also reinforced when Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Audi, Rupert Stadler who spoke to one of the German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). He revealed that the launching both an all-electric sports car as well as a sports activity vehicle (SAV). According to the CEO of Audi, SAV will be a car with four-wheel drive (FWD) which can cover a distance of over 500 km on a single charge. He also revealed that to make the electric powered cars, Audi will make an investment of €2 billion.
It seems that with this plan, Audi will made the mature design of electric-powered cars. And it is not impossible, in addition they can create their own electric car, they can also work together with car manufacturers who already have electric cars or minimal motor as the main engine of this electric car. Competition this electric car for the next few years is likely to heat up. Well, we wait for the realization later! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSPIRIT.COM]
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