The newest electric car launched by Audi, in addition to projecting games through its headlights, reaches 100 km/h in less than seven seconds
Undoubtedly, the multinational Audi from the Volkswagen group is one of the most innovative companies in the automotive industry, equipping vehicles with features that are hardly imaginable until a concept is presented. A automaker released the Audi e-tron A6 which, among other features, stands out for having high-resolution projector headlights for video games.
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Still under development, Audi's newest electric car, the A6 e-tron sedan, was presented during the Auto Shanghai 2021 exhibition and should be equipped with the new architecture for electric cars called Premium Platform Electric (PPE), created in partnership with the VolksWagen group and Porsche, and should be integrated into all future compacts (C segment) and utility vehicles (B segment) of the manufacturer.
The patented lighting LED Digital Matrix It is a major highlight of the vehicle. In addition to having projectors on the sides and lower parts of its body, which can warn motorcyclists and other drivers that the door is about to be opened, the headlights have a projector system of cinematic quality, as disclosed by the company in its statement.
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Audi's A6 e-tron electric car, in addition to being powerful, is capable of projecting video games through its headlights
The idea is that the headlights are used, among other occasions outside of traffic, to project games while the car is refueling at an electric station — the driver's smartphone screen is mirrored and projected onto a wall as the battery is recharged. Audi discloses that the games are developed by itself, therefore, other smartphone applications will not be compatible.
Instead of a small screen in the cockpit, drivers will see the virtual landscapes of their respective game projected on the wall in XXL format – and all this through the headlights LED DigitalMatrix. Players can stand to the side or directly in front of the vehicle for a particularly good view of the game, which is several meters wide.
The Audi A6 e-tron has a futuristic design that should be common in future models from the German company, providing aerodynamics with a sufficiently low coefficient for the vehicle to be capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds without compromising efficient energy consumption. In addition, the paint itself used in the vehicle is designed to reflect sunlight and eliminate the need for air conditioning.
Audi A6 e-tron from the Volkswagen group has two electric motors
Sustainable, the vehicle has two electric motors with a total power of 350 kW and torque of 800 Newton-meters. Its powerful battery can be charged at up to 800 volts, and can power the vehicle for up to 300 km with just 10 minutes of charge.
Despite its extremely futuristic concept, the Audi A6 e-tron may not take long to reach the public. Its development should take place over the next few years and, from 2023, it could become a reality for its enthusiasts abroad, as its activities in Brazil are suspended for tax reasons.
Volkswagen wants to sue Chinese automaker for shamelessly manufacturing an electric copy of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle
The Chinese industry has not yet abandoned some old habits, and the multinational Volkswagen was not at all flattered by the electric car manufacturer ORA, which is part of the group Great Wall Motors. The brand presented a clone of the Beetle at the Shanghai Motor Show. Named ORA Punk Cat, the vehicle has the same traits as the iconic VW car.
But the creation of this car with a “time machine feeling”, as ORA said, Volkswagen didn't like it one bit..
To the Carscoops website, the Volkswagen AG group said: "With regard to any infringements of utility model or design rights by Volkswagen AG, we reserve the right to take all necessary legal action."