Remarkable statements from Audi & Porche in the latest EE-Times Automotive issue, to my opinion now openly confirming Tesla's / Elon's vision and the confirming the inevitable switch to EV's :
Audi commits to electromobility – and bows to Tesla
Audi :
“Speed without repentance” is the promise of electromobility, according to Stefan Niemand '(*) who oversees Audi’s electromobility strategy. At the recent Technical Congress of Germany’s powerful automotive industry organization VDA, Niemand criticized the industry for missing a huge chance. At the same time, he found words of appreciation for competitor Tesla.
and.. “Those who had ever driven electrically are lost for the internal combustion engine for all times”, Niemand (*) said.
and : "Here comes Tesla into play – the competitor has single-handedly established such a high-performance infrastructure. The Audi manager conceded he is impressed by the American manufacturer. “I hate to admit it, but Tesla did everything right”, he said"
Porsche :
"Porsche R&D director Michael Steiner said there is not much headroom left for the energetic optimization potential for the automobile – at least not for the conventional one. To improve the energy efficiency of the entire mobility section in the economy, electrification is the only option, he said. “The next logical step is the electrification”, he said in his keynote speech, titled “The sports car of the future”.
(*) Personal side note: Niemand is Dutch & German for 'Nobody'. Hope is is more important than that at Audi
Audi commits to electromobility – and bows to Tesla
Audi :
“Speed without repentance” is the promise of electromobility, according to Stefan Niemand '(*) who oversees Audi’s electromobility strategy. At the recent Technical Congress of Germany’s powerful automotive industry organization VDA, Niemand criticized the industry for missing a huge chance. At the same time, he found words of appreciation for competitor Tesla.
and.. “Those who had ever driven electrically are lost for the internal combustion engine for all times”, Niemand (*) said.
and : "Here comes Tesla into play – the competitor has single-handedly established such a high-performance infrastructure. The Audi manager conceded he is impressed by the American manufacturer. “I hate to admit it, but Tesla did everything right”, he said"
Porsche :
"Porsche R&D director Michael Steiner said there is not much headroom left for the energetic optimization potential for the automobile – at least not for the conventional one. To improve the energy efficiency of the entire mobility section in the economy, electrification is the only option, he said. “The next logical step is the electrification”, he said in his keynote speech, titled “The sports car of the future”.
(*) Personal side note: Niemand is Dutch & German for 'Nobody'. Hope is is more important than that at Audi
