Efficiency-minded carmakers are turning to turbocharging in droves, but Audi
may be about to do them one better.
The German automaker will put an electric turbocharger into production, and now it has revealed more about its plans for that technology.
According to a new report from Autocar, electric turbocharging will debut on the SQ7, a performance version of the next-generation 2015 Q7 SUV.
A previous report hinted that the technology--dubbed "e-boost" by Audi--would be ready in time for the debut of the standard Q7. The second generation of Audi's biggest current utility vehicle is expected to appear at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this October and go on sale next year.
However, it appears the German carmaker will save the electric turbocharger for a somewhat later debut.
Speaking to Autocar, Audi board member for technical development Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that the electric turbo would launch on the sportier SQ7, which will likely arrive during calendar year 2016.
Read more: Audi SQ7 SUV Confirmed To Get Electric Turbocharger In 2016: UPDATE
may be about to do them one better.The German automaker will put an electric turbocharger into production, and now it has revealed more about its plans for that technology.
According to a new report from Autocar, electric turbocharging will debut on the SQ7, a performance version of the next-generation 2015 Q7 SUV.
A previous report hinted that the technology--dubbed "e-boost" by Audi--would be ready in time for the debut of the standard Q7. The second generation of Audi's biggest current utility vehicle is expected to appear at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this October and go on sale next year.
However, it appears the German carmaker will save the electric turbocharger for a somewhat later debut.
Speaking to Autocar, Audi board member for technical development Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that the electric turbo would launch on the sportier SQ7, which will likely arrive during calendar year 2016.
Read more: Audi SQ7 SUV Confirmed To Get Electric Turbocharger In 2016: UPDATE
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