Test drive mild-hybrid technology debuts on Audi A4 and A5 – preview
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Mild hybrid technology debuts on Audi A4 and A5 - preview
Audi expands the mechanical offer of the Audi A4 and Audi A5 with an engine mHEV (mild hybrid) on the new 2.0 TFSI engines 140 kW and 185 kW.
New mHEV technology
La new mHEV technology 12V is now available for both 2.0 TFSI 140 kW engines for Audi A4, A4 Avant, A5 Coupé, A5 Sportback and A5 Cabriolet, as well as 2.0 TFSI 185 kW engines for Audi A4, A4 Avant, A4 allroad, A5 Coupé, A5 Sportback and A5 Cabriolet. The introduction of a new 12 V belt generator optimizes the start and stop function and allows the engine to shut down and restart during the takeoff phase at any speed, using kinetic energy in the recovery phase and using it to recharge the engine. starter battery.
Hybrid homologation
Among other things, thanks to the “hybrid” homologation, the new engines will be able to enjoy the benefits provided by local authorities, such as exemption from payment of stamp duty for up to 5 years, free access to the ZTL. and area C of Milan and free parking on the blue lane.
Towards electrification of the landfill
Over the next year, the electrification of the Audi lineup will continue with the introduction of the A8 e-tron with plug-in electric technology and the House's first all-electric model, the new Audi e-tron. Audi's electrification roadmap includes support for the development of infrastructure for electric charging.
Among the various programs being implemented, Audi is partnering with Volkswagen, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Enel and Verbund in the EVA + project. The project, coordinated by Enel and co-financed by the European Commission, has enabled the first 30 new Enel Fast Recharge Plus charging points to be activated since 60 October last year, covering the Rome-Milan section with infrastructure approximately every XNUMX km.
In parallel with the launch of the new engines, Audi is introducing the new engines of the A5 range.
The 2.0 TFSI engine with 140 kW is now available for the Audi A5 Cabriolet, while the six-cylinder 3.0 TDI engine with 210 kW can be ordered for the Coupé, Sportback and Cabriolet versions.
