A Slogan with History: Audi marks 50 Years of 'Vorsprung durch Technik'
July 15, 2021 by Audi
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The 'decade of Audi' was kicked off in Le Mans in the early 2000s. With new technologies such as FSI, Turbo-FSI, laser light, Ultra technology and hybrids, the Four Rings dominated the renowned long-distance race as the unparalleled serial winner. The aluminium compact A2 1.2 TDI also made its debut: It was the first and, to this day, only four-door three-litre car. The company made the next quantum leap in 2018 with the introduction of the Audi e-tron*, the first fully electric Audi vehicle to go into serial production, boasting a range of 400 kilometres and blazing the trail for premium electromobility. Three years later came the market launch of the Audi e-tron GT*, revolutionary in its design and proof that the future of e-mobility will be exciting. The new brand campaign 'Future is an Attitude' underlines the future-oriented approach of Audi to continually question age-old views of mobility. At the end of the 2010s, sustainability became a core company goal. 'This is why Audi is consistently dedicated to the environment, pulling together numerous measures for resource efficiency and reducing the ecological footprint in its location-independent environmental program 'Mission Zero,'' says Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Sales and Marketing. The goal: for Audi to be carbon-neutral by 2050. 'We are developing into a provider of sustainable premium mobility and want to be a leader here. Which is why we are focusing our efforts to be a technological leader on environmentally friendly driving. It is in line with this that Audi will not be introducing any new models with combustion engines from 2026,' Wortmann explains. And the push for electrification continues: 'We are redefining advancement and focusing on sustainability, digitalization and electrification. It's about making a contribution to a livable future with meaningful technology.' As for whether the societal push for new technologies makes it easier for Audi to continue to push this advancement, Hoffmann says, 'It has always been our prerogative not to be driven by change but to be drivers of change. In the age of new mobility, we don't just see advancement as the highest art of engineering, state-of-the-art design and a digital experience. We also think outside the car. In the future, it will be more about comprehensive mobility solutions, which includes the matter of infrastructure. With the pilot of the Audi charging hub, we have developed a flexible quick-charging concept for future peak demands that can be used at various locations.' And Wortmann adds: 'Audi will not rest on the technological advancement of the past years. Audi is the most progressive premium brand because we always view the future as an opportunity and shape it actively. 'Vorsprung' is a state of mind.'
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