Audi Works on Plans for an All-Electric City Car

A lot of automakers these days are making the shift towards developing the technology for all-electric vehicles. The target market for this type of vehicle includes drivers in congested urban areas where short trips are common and recharges won't be as frequent. Audi recently reported that plans were in the works to get on board with this technology, and we are bringing you the latest details.

The Audi EV hatchback model will feature the brand's signature grille design, LED headlights and taillights, along with chrome accent trim to give it a modern appeal. It will also be built on a platform similar to that of a competitor brand. It's quite possible the model will be ready for its grand debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show that takes place next September. Here at Jim Ellis Audi Marietta, we are certainly looking forward to seeing what the automaker produces.

Moving on to the interior of the vehicle, the EV will provide passengers with leather upholstery and an advanced infotainment center. In terms of power, the model will sport an electric motor that generates 115 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. This enables it to accelerate to 62 miles per hour in just 9.3 seconds and to reach a top speed of 90 mph. With its lithium-ion battery pack located under the car floor, its estimated driving range is about 125 miles before a recharge is required.

We have our fingers crossed that more details will be confirmed in the near future regarding this new Audi EV model. It's quite possible it will only be available to European markets, but only time will tell! As always, we will keep all of you in the Marietta, GA informed on our blog as updates occur.

Until then, we welcome you to visit our showroom to check out what our new Audi lineup currently has to offer. We can schedule you for a test drive or answer any questions you may have, so be sure to stop in and see us soon.

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Audi Celebrates the Opening of Its New Renewable Energy Plant in Germany

As automakers have been increasing efforts to develop eco-friendly practices at production plants, Audi has made some major strides in this area. The recent opening of its new renewable energy E-gas Plant in Werlte, Germany is a major accomplishment, especially considering it makes Audi the first automaker to create a series of sustainable energy carriers. We're excited to share with all of you in the greater Marietta, GA area, how the plant operates.

The new power-to-gas facility will produce Audi e-gas, a synthetic methane gas that is made from renewable electricity and electrolysis. Essentially, water, CO2 and green electricity are combined to create hydrogen and synthetic gas.

According to Audi, the resulting energy will be enough to power 1,500 Audi A3 Sportback G-tron vehicles for about 9,321 miles annually. This is about 1,000 metric tons of e-gas produced from the chemical binding of 2,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide. To put this into perspective, this is comparable to the how much is absorbed by a forest of about 220,000 beech trees over the course of a year. Quite impressive.

Head of Total Vehicle Development, Heinz Hollerweger, explains Audi's commitment to these initiatives, stating, "Audi is taking a giant step toward the mobility of the future today. Audi is the only manufacturer worldwide with such innovative technology. Research into synthetic, environment-friendly fuels is the core of our vigorous e-fuels strategy."1

To stay up to date with Audi's eco-friendly developments in the future, be sure to continue following our blog. You can also stop by our Jim Ellis Audi Marietta showroom to learn more. Our friendly staff would be happy to answer questions, and show you what our new Audi inventory has to offer. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Source: 1http://green.autoblog.com/2013/07/08/audi-opens-renewable-energy-e-gas-plant-in-germany/

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The Homer Car

AppId is over the quota

Scott y su compañero de equipo se visten como Homer Simpson. Foto cortesía de David Moore foto

El coche de Homer

28 De junio de 2013 - diseñado por Homer Simpson construido por empleado a comprar Auto Parts!

"Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" es uno de los más clásicos episodios de Los Simpson. Homer Descubre a un hermano perdido llamado hierba que posee motores Powell. La compañía de coche grande está buscando el siguiente de mayor venta modelo para que hierba confía Homer, el hombre americano promedio, elaborar el diseño. DOH! Al final del episodio que se revela el coche a comentarios y reacciones horribles, enviando motores de Powell a la quiebra.

Lamentablemente, el coche era tan encima de que sólo podría existir en forma de dibujos animados. Nadie en la vida real sería construir un coche con un cuerno de cromo gigante de techo montado, sostenedores de taza gigante en el exterior, un ornamento de campana del trofeo de bolos y una burbuja para bloqueo sus hijos gritando. Sí, la idea de crear este coche parecía imposible, pero eso no impidió que Scott, nuestro especialista dirección de piezas, de cumplir con la tarea.

Scott y el resto de los miembros del Equipo Porcubimmer construyen el Homer secretamente en su garaje en San Diego, CA. No querían que el mundo de la carrera para saber lo golpearon cuando desató el coche que Homer se llama "poderoso como un gorila, pero suave y rendimiento como una bola de Nerf."

Homer correrá este fin de semana en las 24 horas de limones, en Buttonwillow Race Park en California. Precio de la etiqueta engomada de la historieta fue $82.000, pero este Homer real cuesta menos de $500. ¿Por qué hacer tan baratas? Porque las normas de las 24 horas de limones Estados cada coche debe ser menos de $500. Esta raza es una parodia en la carrera francesa, las 24 horas de Le Mans. En Le Mans conducen coches valorados en cientos de miles de dólares. En limones bien... conducen limones o batidores, o basura. Término que prefiere. Debido a todos los diseños de crazy car, es el lema de la raza "Donde Halloween cumple con gasolina".

Scott ha competido en las 24 horas de limones desde 2007.  Él y un par de amigos forman equipo Porcubimmer en 2008. Irrumpió en la escena cuando llegaron a la carrera en 1987 BMW 325e equipado con 190HP, 5 velocidad suspensión diferencial, actualizado de deslizamiento manual, limitada, racing equipo de frenos y de seguridad. Pero este coche no se veía como cualquier BMW normal, fue diseñado para parecerse a un puerco espín. Entonces en 2010 se inclinaron el mismo BMW en el Plymouth Fury de película de terror clásico de Stephen King , Christine.

Sin embargo, el equipo busca han afectado un homerun con Homer. En la salida a razas Scott dijo crearon tráfico varias mermeladas mientras que remolcar el coche y su video de YouTube ya ha conseguido más de 200.000 vistas.  El coche salió viral durante la noche.  Que aparecen en sitios de noticias como tiempo, Huffington Post, tiempo, GQ, motorspain, College Humor y muchos más.

En las dos últimas carreras Porcubimmer de equipo ha terminado quinto, y esperan hacerlo igual o mejor este fin de semana. Habrá 150 coches luchando contra las largas horas y los 100 grados más calor este fin de semana. Deseamos Scott y todos en el equipo Porcubimmer la mejor de las suertes. IR A HOMER!!!

Nosotros te actualizaremos en los resultados de la carrera el lunes.

Actualización:

De 154 coches y 14 horas de conducción en temperatura de 110 grados el Homer terminó en quinto lugar.  Gran trabajo de Scott!

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Major Automotive Invention Milestones

Major Automotive Invention Milestones

June 27, 2013 - Most of us are surrounded by technology and inventions in our daily lives that for the most part we take for granted. Sometimes it is good to look back at how the various technologies we have at our disposal got their start. It can be truly fascinating, enlightening and inspiring.

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without access to a car or automobile of any kind? The modern car has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the late 19th century. Let’s go on a journey to learn the origins of the automobile and all the major breakthroughs that were achieved.

This is a very brief history of cars and the inventors who made it all happen.

1885

Karl Benz builds an automobile with a custom made engine of his own design. This was the first vehicle that you could call a modern automobile.

1888

Benz starts to sell his vehicles and the automotive industry is born.

1893

In this year the brothers Frank and Charles Duryea test the very first American gasoline powered car.

Also the car license plate is invented in France.

1909

Scotland makes its contribution to the world of automobiles by introducing the four wheel brake.

1926

Safety glass becomes a standard inclusion in all cars manufactured by Rickenbacker.

1927

After a successful 20 year run we say farewell to Ford’s Model-T, which was responsible for revolutionizing the automobile industry. It was the first ever mass produced car on an assembly line in the United States.

1956

Car seat belts became more widely used with companies like Ford, GM and Chrysler offering them in their vehicles.

1958

Volvo was proud to introduce the padded dashboard

1974

Ford introduces the first airbags to address the safety of drivers.

1998

All new passenger cars are made with dual airbags as a standard feature, helping improve safety and reduce casualties in accidents.

2010

Nissan Leaf launched as the first ever mass production all-electric car. The Chevrolet Volt has the honor of being the first mass production plug-in hybrid.

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