Audi announces abandoning the development of a new internal combustion engine.

(Cover image source: Automobilwoche)

On March 16th, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann announced that Audi will abandon the development of new internal combustion engines. Duesmann complained that the EU’s strict emissions standards are not very beneficial to the environment.

Audi plans to launch 20 pure electric vehicle models in the next five years to counter Tesla.

Although Audi will no longer introduce new engines, there is no announcement on when to stop the sale of gasoline vehicles. Duesmann said that gasoline vehicles will continue to be sold for many years to come.

🔗Source: Automobilwoche

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