[Oeva-list] Audi e-tron Concept — First Look

[John Christian]

This an article describing Audi's new EV due out and for sale beginning
2012:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1127521

This may seem like just another EV concept car ho-hum article that the auto
manufacturers use to quiet the EV fanatics (like me). But, instead it
reveals a hint of some fantastic developments.
- This car is going into limited production "based on demand" which is sure
to be extreme - even though it will be way too expensive.
- In this car they are beginning to tap into some extreme EV performance
advantages over ICE - specifically computer directed thrust and braking to
each wheel
- And redundant thrust and braking systems by using four motors + disc
brakes.
- Notice also, that this isn't the typical wimpy approach to EVs like an
iMEV or a ThinkCity (though great cars for that category), this is a car
built to address performance without the typical big business (dare I
suggest "Big Oil") limiting agendas that attempt to safeguard current cash
cows.

This is another of the first true signs of honest competition, like GM's
response to Ford's Focus EV intro at last month's Detroit Auto show where
they actually said that they could and would produce an all electric Volt.
I, for one, applaud healthy and open competition and I am seeing it on
display here.

Good indicator of things to come.
 Best regads,

John P. Christian
OEVA Chairman

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