Audi: Planning range of hybrids

[wltsm]

Hybrid systems for a number of models

Nevertheless, there may also be a call for a hybrid system designed for individual markets and to meet specific requirements. Audi is developing hybrid systems for a number of model series and will put them into series production wherever it sees this as producing significant benefits for customers. Audi unveiled the Audi Q7 hybrid study with an electric motor integrated into the driveline between engine and gearbox back in 2005. Designed as a “full” hybrid, as it is known, the Audi Q7 can run on either the petrol engine or the electric motor alone or be powered by both in unison. During phases when the vehicle is coasting or braking, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy, fed to the battery and then transformed into propulsive power as and when required.

Source: Fourtitude

 

[rev]

There is no reason for Audi to take part in that hybrid hype that has been going around for so long now. They should focus on developing new and even more efficient and clean diesel engines.

 

[YoUhimhER]

what about a diesel hybrid?

 

[cawimmer430]

In general, the Germans are pushing for the acceptance of diesels in the North American market (and Japan in Mercedes' case, the E320 CDI has actually been positively received there!). Diesels and diesel-hybrids could potentially have a great future once the public acceptance and understanding of modern diesels grows.

And based on the success of Mercedes CDI's and VW TDI's in the North American market coupled to rising fuel prices and fuel economy threats, I see a great future ahead for anything diesel.