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German carmakers are shifting their focus towards high-end electric vehicles such as the Audi R8 e-tron and away from cheaper city cars in the latest effort to revive environmentally-friendly but unpopular zero-emission vehicles.At the Geneva auto show this week, Audi unveiled an emission-free version of its 165,000 euro ($184,619) R8 that can drive 450 kilometers (280 miles) before needing to recharge, which takes less than two hours.It marks a new departure for Audi, which has wavered over whether to launch a range of electric vehicles.Battery-powered cars have failed to live up to their initial hype, with drivers put off by the slow rollout of recharging stations, and limited range -- despite generous sales incentives in some markets.**Special thanks to Mircea from INAUTONEWS for providing us with these shots LIVE from the 2015 Geneva Motor Show floor! Geneva Motor Show #GIMSGeneva Motor Show #GIMS Read Article
At the Geneva auto show this week, Audi unveiled an emission-free version of its 165,000 euro ($184,619) R8 that can drive 450 kilometers (280 miles) before needing to recharge, which takes less than two hours.
It marks a new departure for Audi, which has wavered over whether to launch a range of electric vehicles.
Battery-powered cars have failed to live up to their initial hype, with drivers put off by the slow rollout of recharging stations, and limited range -- despite generous sales incentives in some markets.**Special thanks to Mircea from INAUTONEWS for providing us with these shots LIVE from the 2015 Geneva Motor Show floor! Geneva Motor Show #GIMSGeneva Motor Show #GIMS
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