Beijing 2012: Audi Presents First Plug-in Hybrid

Audi also gives with his A6 L E-Tron Concept at the Auto China in Beijing to honor. The Ingolstadt present study with this technique, its first plug-in hybrids of the upper class segment. Electric power alone, he should do it with the 95-hp electric motor for up to 80 kilometers. The lithium ion battery is liquid-cooled and is placed at the rear of the car to be protected by collisions.


Otherwise, he is assisted by a 2.0 TFSI, which again contributes 211 hp. For the longest range in the E-mode is a hybrid controller is responsible, which determines the most appropriate mode for each situation. This is then displayed in the cockpit with a power meter replaces the tachometer. The battery level is displayed one and also on the energy flow of the current operating mode, the driver informed.

The grille has been fitted with air vents closed. There is a special rear diffuser. The Audi A6 L E-Tron Concept rolls on 21-inch wheels. The four-seater is a huge monster 5.02 meters in length and has enough space inside. The seats are ventilated and equipped with massage functions and also the surround sound system clearly indicate on the luxury segment, including air conditioning with ioniser.

Maximum security is assured for the appropriate assistance systems. Thus, by the Actie Lane Assist, for example helping to keep the track and the AuSi Side Assist lane change helps. Pedestrians must feel safe in the dark, because there is a night view assist, which indicates further away passers-by. Of course, a parking assistant may not be missing and there are many possibilities of an accident can save an Audi Pre Sense.


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Beijing 2012: Lamborghini's SUV

Who would have thought. At Auto China in Beijing, Lamborghini in front of a SUV. Either you take out very well on the old principles of value, but it skillfully combines the properties of the segment. The concept car Urus (Latin for aurochs) is only at second glance, a Lamborghini, because even though you have tried the external appearance of largely brand and urgently, is the division SUV of course not necessarily suitable for the typical flat of Lamborghini.


Nevertheless, the Urus, a sports car with an output of 600 hp it is the usual claims from the Italian Lamborghini certainly live. Is less usual, however, the low CO2 emissions, the other vehicles in the drawer in the shade. Lightweight makes it possible .

The wheel vehicle has four seats and is in the design of ground clearance as well as with variable luggage compartment. With less than five meters, it measures in length, its width are 1.99 and 1.66 meters in height. Urus, the rolls on 24-inch wheels and features a front spoiler, you adjust the height. We obtain either an optimal protection from obstacles in the field or at the lowest position of support for stability, if one wants to drive him to the asphalt road to its limits. A deflector above the rear window provides in turn for the good conduction of the air stream to the adaptive rear spoiler. This one has much sympathy for the aerodynamics, Lamborghini is also reflected by the lack of side mirrors. Here, cameras are used, which transmit the driving behind the vehicle on two TFT screens in the cockpit.

Inside, carbon fiber elements are visible and behind the steering wheel is a lever only to find that which you can cycle through the gearbox with double clutch. Since the steering wheel is a multifunction steering wheel and center console is also a given, one can use here on the turn signal light and windshield wipers. The TFT screen behind the steering wheel is fully programmable and provides all necessary information. Using the touch screen on the center tunnel, the driver operates the navigation, for example, consumer electronics and air conditioning.

images : Lamborghini

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