The fi rst series produced Audi hybrid model of the new century, Drive is provided by a 2.0l TFSI engine developing 211 hp 155 kW
the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro, was launched in November 2011. and an electric motor developing 54 hp 40 kW and 210 Nm of
The performance SUV is the world s fi rst lithium ion battery torque; their combined power output is 245 hp 180 kW . The
powered full hybrid in its segment. The Audi A6 hybrid and the vehicles can cover up to three kilometres at a constant speed of
Audi A8 hybrid also hit the streets in the course of 2012. 60 kph entirely under electrical power. Their top speed in electric
They utilise the same parallel hybrid drive confi guration as the only mode of 100 kph also sets new standards.
performance SUV, but diff er in that they only have front wheel
drive. Power transmission is provided by a highly modifi ed eight speed
With both large saloon models, Audi becomes the fi rst premium tiptronic gearbox which does not require a torque converter. The
manufacturer to off er full hybrid vehicles featuring lithium ion torque converter is replaced by an electric motor which is com
technology simultaneously in the B, C and D segments. bined with a multi plate clutch. This multi plate clutch couples and
decouples the electric motor and the internal combustion engine.
A lithium ion battery system weighing only approx. 38 kg serves as
an energy store. A sophisticated two way air cooling system keeps
the temperature of the battery system within acceptable limits.
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Learning objectives of this self study programme
This self study programme provides you with general information What are the distinguishing features of the Audi A6 hybrid and
on the Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A8 hybrid models. After you have the Audi A8 hybrid
worked your way through this self study programme you will be How many cells are there in a battery module in high voltage
able to answer the following questi