Audi reveals green initiatives for next two years

Audi has detailed some of its plans for diesel engines and electric hybrids over the next few years, promising diesel engines for U.S. models and an all-electric car by 2013.

Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi's American division, said today that the Audi A8, A6 and Q5 will all be getting diesel options within the next 24 to 30 months, according to Car and Driver. Nysschen did not elaborate on the specific engines that would be offered, but Car and Driver believes the A8 and A6 will be getting the diesel V6 from the Q7 TDI while the Q5 will source a four-cylinder from the Volkswagen Golf TDI.

When asked about the Audi A4, Nysschen said that the current iteration of the car was unfortunately not designed with a diesel engine in mind. Fans of smaller sedans with diesel engines will have to wait until the car undergoes a redesign, which is scheduled for 2014 or 2015.

In addition, the company announced that it will have its first electric vehicle on the market by 2013 as well. Audi did not provide any specifics as to what type of car it will be going with for its first foray into electric vehicle technology.

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