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Responsibility born out of conviction

Based on its firm beliefs, Audi operates in a sustainable way in everything it does. Not only does it aspire to lead the way in the transformation towards clean mobility; it also wants to help drive change within society, and, in doing so, make a decisive contribution to resolving global challenges.

“It’s an exciting time to be a car enthusiast”

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“It’s an exciting time to be a car enthusiast”

Chris Evans and Audi share a passion for memorable experiences. In the interview, he discusses EVs and new technologies.
Responsibility for the future

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Responsibility for the future

The series 'The Bigger Picture' shows how criteria for ecological and social sustainability determine Audi's actions.
A seamless charging ecosystem

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A seamless charging ecosystem

A seamless charging ecosystem: Giovanni Palazzo, Head of Charging and Energy at Volkswagen Group, outlines his future plans for intelligent energy solutions.
A truly cool system

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A truly cool system

The feature Joachim Doerr finds most fascinating about the Audi SQ8 e-tron assures a high standard of e-performance.

Audi SQ8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 29–26.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi SQ8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 29–26.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
A matter of personal importance

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A matter of personal importance

The feature of the Audi A4 Avant Jutta Schoberer is most thrilled about is a true example of a functioning circular economy.

Audi A4 Avant: Fuel consumption (combined) in l/100 km: 8.1–4.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 183–124CO₂ emission classes: G–D

Audi A4 Avant: Fuel consumption (combined) in l/100 km: 8.1–4.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 183–124CO₂ emission classes: G–D
Fast charging at the Audi charging hub in Munich

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Fast charging at the Audi charging hub in Munich

Fast charging is now also possible in Munich, at the Audi charging hub. German star skier Felix Neureuther attended the opening ceremony.
All signs point towards the future

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All signs point towards the future

An insight into the Audi manufacturing plant in Brussels and the production of the current Audi Q8 e-tron.

Audi Q8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.2–20.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.2–20.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
Heading into the next era of electrification

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Heading into the next era of electrification

Henrik Wenders, Head of the Audi brand, has been living the electrified lifestyle for years. An interview about enthusiasm and fresh thinking.

Audi e-tron GT quattro: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 21.6–19.6CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi e-tron GT quattro: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 21.6–19.6CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“I enjoy talking about electromobility”

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“I enjoy talking about electromobility”

Helmuth Brants talks about the advantages of Audi charging hubs and the effect e-mobility has on him personally.
Intelligent thermal management for fast charging

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Intelligent thermal management for fast charging

The actual charging time of an electric vehicle depends to a large extent on an ideal charging curve. It is achieved by a complex thermal management of the lithium-ion battery.
The MaterialLoop Project: Turning Old Into New

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The MaterialLoop Project: Turning Old Into New

Audi has launched MaterialLoop to test how to use even more recycled materials from old vehicles for the production of new ones.
“I’m always very relaxed when I’m on the road.”

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“I’m always very relaxed when I’m on the road.”

Top Swiss chef Andreas Caminada is an ambassador for effortless electromobility.
On the renaissance of design

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On the renaissance of design

Creative director Gabriele Chiave gives insights on the intersection between circularity and design.
Tests under extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel

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Tests under extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel

The fully electric Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vehicles have to prove themselves in the Audi climatic wind tunnel.

Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.2–25.3CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 24.1–19.5CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.2–25.3CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 24.1–19.5CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“Battery development is incredibly exciting right now.”

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“Battery development is incredibly exciting right now.”

German chemist Maximilian Fichtner does research on the battery technology of the future for electromobility.
“We want and need to be multipliers”

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“We want and need to be multipliers”

Andreas Jung, Executive Board Member for Marketing at FC Bayern Munich, on electromobility and sustainable actions.

Audi e-tron S Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.1–25.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi e-tron S Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.1–25.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“Every now and then we should move out of our comfort zone”

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“Every now and then we should move out of our comfort zone”

“We should move out of our comfort zone” Sebastian Copeland campaigns for climate protection. Using a car is no contradiction for him – not necessarily.

Audi e-tron S Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.1–25.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi e-tron S Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 28.1–25.7CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
This is how the new Audi Q8 e-tron is built

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This is how the new Audi Q8 e-tron is built

The electric motors of the new Audi Q8 e-tron are built in Györ, Hungary, whereas the final assembly of the models takes place at the Brussels site. A great deal of work is being done at both sites to ensure that the latest fully electric Audi e-tron models are manufactured in the most resource-efficient way possible.

Audi Q8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.2–20.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q8 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.2–20.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
Premium Fast Charging Downtown

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Premium Fast Charging Downtown

Zurich is home to the world’s second Audi charging hub. The urban charging concept offers fast charging downtown with up to 320 kW¹.

¹Maximum DC charging power at HPC charging stations. This can vary depending on various factors such as ambient and battery temperature, use of other country-specific plugs, use of the preconditioning function (e.g. remote-controlled air conditioning of the vehicle), power availability at the charging station, charge status, and age of the battery. The charging power decreases as the charge status increases.

¹Maximum DC charging power at HPC charging stations. This can vary depending on various factors such as ambient and battery temperature, use of other country-specific plugs, use of the preconditioning function (e.g. remote-controlled air conditioning of the vehicle), power availability at the charging station, charge status, and age of the battery. The charging power decreases as the charge status increases.
Unlocking the potential of water

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Unlocking the potential of water

At the Greentech Festival in Singapore, Audi provides insight into challenges and solutions for sustainable mobility.
“There is always a socket somewhere”

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“There is always a socket somewhere”

Greentech Festival founder Marco Voigt explains what excites him about electromobility and the Audi e-tron Sportback.

Audi e-tron Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.9–21.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi e-tron Sportback: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 25.9–21.1CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
Perfection of progress: the fully electric Audi Q8 e-tron

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Perfection of progress: the fully electric Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron takes the fully electric Audi e-tron into the future. Eight facts about the prestigious new e-tron SUV.
“Humans communicate best through storytelling”

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“Humans communicate best through storytelling”

In this interview, Spencer Reeder from Audi of America talks about intercontinental tasks in the field of sustainability.
The future of progressive premium mobility

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The future of progressive premium mobility

Audi Board Member Hildegard Wortmann highlights how Audi is shaping the future of mobility with its sphere concept cars¹.

¹The vehicles shown here are concept cars that are not available as production models.

¹The vehicles shown here are concept cars that are not available as production models.

Five theses on progress

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Five theses on progress

Future is an attitude. Julia Watson, an ecological pioneer, defines the pillars on which sustainable progress is based
“Electromobility helps me relax”

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“Electromobility helps me relax”

Olympic skiing legend Anna Veith explains why electromobility has a pleasantly relaxing effect on her.

Audi e-tron GT quattro: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 21.6–19.6CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi e-tron GT quattro: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 21.6–19.6CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“I'm addicted to silence”

Performance

“I'm addicted to silence”

In this part of the Audi e-tron stories, Tom Klocker explains what fascinates him about driving quietly through nature.

Audi Q4 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 19.5–16.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q4 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 19.5–16.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“It just feels good”

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“It just feels good”

In the Audi e-tron story, Anna Gasser explains why sustainability is particularly important to her as a winter sportsperson.

Audi Q4 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 19.5–16.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Audi Q4 e-tron: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 19.5–16.2CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A
“Collaborations are the most important currency today”

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“Collaborations are the most important currency today”

Greentech Festival CEO Judith Kühn-Gerres explains why crises also offer opportunities and how to take advantage of them.
Five theses on Michelin-starred cuisine

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Five theses on Michelin-starred cuisine

The future is an attitude. Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler talks about the need to make fine dining sustainable.
Dubai sets a course for the future

Innovation

Dubai sets a course for the future

Khalfan Belhoul talks about Dubai’s ambitions in shaping the world to come through the Museum of the Future.
Architect of the future

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Architect of the future

As Audi builds up to the Greentech Festival, the Four Rings’ Chief Strategist, Silja Pieh, takes the long view on sustainability.
Power up premium style at the Audi charging hub

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Power up premium style at the Audi charging hub

Fast charging with a lounge: An Audi pilot project offers a sneak peek at tomorrow’s urban charging infrastructure for e-mobility.
“We need new alliances”

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“We need new alliances”

Greentech Festival founder Marco Voigt on eco-conscious lifestyles, the power of lucky breaks and sustainable tights.
Audi at IAA MOBILITY 2021

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Audi at IAA MOBILITY 2021

Audi is shaping mobility – both now and for the future.
Green lights: Audi at the 2021 Greentech Festival

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Green lights: Audi at the 2021 Greentech Festival

At the 2021 GREENTECH FESTIVAL, Audi was spotlighting how to develop cars for a sustainable future.

German model shown. Stated specifications apply only in Germany and are not applicable in other regions.

German model shown. Stated specifications apply only in Germany and are not applicable in other regions.
Ideas for tomorrow

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Ideas for tomorrow

Audi sponsors the GREEN AWARDS, supporting sustainable ideas that will make the world a better place to live.
Sustainable innovations recognized at the GREEN AWARDS

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Sustainable innovations recognized at the GREEN AWARDS

At the finale of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2020, future projects and sustainability pioneers were honored.
The key to the future is trust

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The key to the future is trust

Gerhard de Haan studies the future. He believes that trust in innovations is the basis for social change.
Reinventing the wheel

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Reinventing the wheel

Audi wheel designer Andreas Valencia Pollex is reinventing the wheel for electric vehicles—in terms of both design and aerodynamics.

Audi RS e-tron GT: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 22.1–19.8CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Stated specifications apply only in Germany and are not applicable in other regions.

Audi RS e-tron GT: Power consumption (combined) in kWh/100 km: 22.1–19.8CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 0CO₂ emission class: A

Stated specifications apply only in Germany and are not applicable in other regions.
Shaping the future

Sustainability 10/01/2020

Shaping the future

Operating sustainably is one of the big challenges of our time. Every contribution counts when driving this change.

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* The stated consumption and emissions values were determined in accordance with the legally stipulated measurement procedure. The WLTP test cycle completely replaced the NEDC test cycle with effect from 1 January 2022. As a result, no NEDC values are available for vehicles with a type approval issued after this date.

The values do not refer to an individual vehicle and are not part of the offer; instead, they are solely for the purpose of comparing between different types of vehicles. Optional equipment and accessories (attachments, tyre formats etc.) may alter relevant vehicle parameters such as the weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics and, alongside weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behaviour, may influence the fuel consumption, electricity consumption, CO2 emissions and performance values of a vehicle.

Due to the more realistic test conditions, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values will in many cases be higher in accordance with the WLTP than in accordance with the NEDC. There may have been corresponding changes to vehicle taxation since 1 September 2018 as a result of this. You can find further information on the differences between the WLTP and the NEDC at www.audi.co.uk/wltp.

 

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions of new passenger car models can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption of all new passenger car models”, available free of charge from all sales outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany or at www.dat.de.