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Audi To Launch Next A8 With Standard 48 Volt Mild Hybrid Tech

When Audi’s new flagship A8 sedan goes on sale in Europe later this year every model in the range will come equipped with 48 volt mild hybrid technology, according to reports. Audi will join other European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz


When Audi’s new flagship A8 sedan goes on sale in Europe later this year every model in the range will come equipped with 48 volt mild hybrid technology, according to reports.

Audi will join other European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Renault which have both introduced 48 volt systems on some models.

A 48 volt system is able to store energy recuperated under deceleration or braking for use under acceleration which it can provide a short boost of up to 12kW and 60Nm, reducing load on the combustion engine and lowering fuel consumption by as much as 0.7 l/100km on the official European test cycle.

The report, outlined by Automotive News Europe, indicated that Audi will then quickly spread 48 volt systems across its range, with the next-generation A6 and A7 also earmarked for the technology from their 2018 debut.

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Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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