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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Audi Delays Full Transition to EVs, Extends Internal Combustion Engine Production
Caption: Audi Delays Full Transition to EVs, Extends Internal Combustion Engine Production. Audi has scrapped its deadline to stop developing internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2026, according to CEO Gernot Döllner. The German carmaker initially planned to end ICE development by 2026, with a £23.9 billion investment. Audi will continue producing petrol and diesel cars alongside EVs for the foreseeable future, with no fixed timeline for ending ICE production. Döllner cited a focus on "flexibility" in decision-making, including for high-performance RS models. Audi will launch a new line-up of ICE and plug-in hybrid vehicles between 2024 and 2026, offering up to a decade of flexibility. The company is expected to place a stronger emphasis on hybrid technology as a transitional phase towards full electrification. While Audi will continue R&D investments in electric vehicles, the shift to fully electric is not anticipated soon. Audi has an all-electric A3-sized model reportedly in development, set for release in 2026. The company does not plan to develop entry-level electric cars, following the strategies of Volkswagen, Skoda, or Cupra. Despite the shift in strategy, Audi is committed to evolving its portfolio, including further investment in EV development. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Motoring,Audi,internal combustion engines,electric vehicles,Gernot Döllner,hybrid technology,ICE production,EV transition,R&D investment,plug-in hybrids,A3 electric,cars
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