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A subsidiary of Volkswagen, the Audi Group, comprising the two brands Audi and Lamborghini, is one of the world’s leading carmakers in the premium and supercar segment. The core of the Company is the Audi brand. It offers its products under both the Audi and Lamborghini brands, as well as sells ...
Vanadium, when added to steel, increases strength, rigidity and resistance to shock impact. The gearshift of Audi's multitronic™ continuously variable transmission (CVT) features a new chain crafted of vanadium steel that is able to handle much more power than competitors' belt driven CVT's. CVT technology can deliver performance as fast as a manual yet smoother and more fuel efficient than an automatic.
Industry:Automotive
Depending on engine speed, intake manifolds of different length are advantageous. These requirements can be met by installing a variable intake manifold: at low engine speeds a longer pipe increases torque and improves responsiveness. At higher speeds the shorter intake manifold is effective for high performance. Variability is the basis for an optimum torque curve over the entire engine-speed range, as well as for good acceleration and elasticity.
Industry:Automotive
The variable top compartment of the A4 Cabriolet allows the size of the luggage compartment to be increased significantly when the hood is closed. The hood compartment can be folded upwards in a single action to provide 11.12 cu. ft. of luggage space for journeys into the sun. Even when the hood compartment is folded down to stow the soft top, and protect it from dust, 8.69 cu. ft. still provide sufficient storage space.
Industry:Automotive
Turbochargers with variable turbine geometry change the output of the turbine as a function of engine load. In this way the optimum boost pressure can be maintained and optimum use can be made of the energy in the exhaust gas. Cross-sectional changes are made by resetting the turbine blades (smaller contact surface at low speeds, larger contact surface at high speeds). VTG turbochargers are particularly efficient at partial load and eliminate “turbo lag”. They increase engine power, increase throttle response and can also have a beneficial effect on particulate emissions. In addition, they open new perspectives regarding the control of exhaust gas recirculation.
Industry:Automotive
In various Audi models, the Audi voice control system can be used to operate the most important navigation, radio and hands-free car phone functions by speaking the necessary commands directly. The Audi A8 makes all the functions of the navigation system available by voice control. The driver or front passenger can use this method to enter roads, house numbers and special destinations and can control the route calculation and route selection processes. To make a speech input, the driver presses the “Push to Talk” (PTT) button on the multifunction leather-covered steering wheel. The system can accept various accents and dialects, and even identifies words spoken quickly and run together. There is an electronic background noise reduction circuit to filter out unwanted noise effectively.
Industry:Automotive
Vorsprung durch Technik is Audi's tagline in Germany. Literally translated, it means "advancement through technology"; however, English cannot fully capture the meaning of "Vorsprung" which means "to leap ahead." The slogan describes Audi's ambitions in the development of new vehicles and technology; the perpetual challenge is to question existing concepts and adopt innovative approaches.
Industry:Automotive
Conventional paints contain organic solvents that are harmful to the environment. They enter the air during application and drying, necessitating complicated cleaning efforts. In recent years, it has been possible to develop high-quality paints in which water largely takes the place of solvents. The solvent content of the fillers and basecoat paints at Audi has been reduced by more than 85 percent. In addition, the paint shops at Audi increasingly use economical, fully-automatic paint application techniques. Processing these modern paints requires that high professional standards be maintained, precisely controlled climatic conditions and the most stringent standards of cleanliness in the paint shop.
Industry:Automotive
Since model year 2004, the S4 sedan and S4 Avant are both equipped with a new, two-stage braking system. For normal deceleration, the servo ratio is 5.5:1, meaning the amount of braking pressure being applied by the driver is multiplied by a factor of 5.5. When rapid deceleration is called for and the driver rapidly engages the braking mechanism, the servo ratio more than doubles to a remarkable 12:1 for extraordinarily enhanced stopping power.
Industry:Automotive
The three-way catalytic converter can oxidize and break down gases and also convert oxides of nitrogen into environmentally more compatible nitrogen and oxygen as well as convert hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. The combined process of these conflicting chemical reactions requires continuous control inasmuch as the exhaust may only contain the amount of oxygen that is required for the oxidation process (otherwise the reduction process will be impaired). For this reason, modern cars are always equipped with closed-loop, three-way catalytic converters. In contrast to the open-loop type, they have an oxygen sensor or “lambda probe” that measures the residual oxygen content in the exhaust. Based on this parameter, the electronic engine management system adjusts the fuel-air ratio to assure efficient exhaust clean-up.
Industry:Automotive
This type of suspension fixes the wheel with four rod-type control arms and the tie rod. The suspension strut supports the vehicle weight against the body via the load-bearing link. By separating the wheel attachment and suspension elements, this design has great potential for optimizing ride quality and movement. The influences of drive forces on the steering system are minimal.
Four-link front suspension is installed on Audi models with FrontTrak front-wheel drive and with quattro all-wheel drive.
Industry:Automotive
