Audi is developing an electric SUV with a range of 500km using battery technology supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI, The OEM has been developing its electric powertrain technology with vehicles including the compact A3 and Q7 SUV plug-in hybrids and the R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle, but this is the firm's first foray into producing a battery-electric SUV. The battery firms will invest in the cell technology in Europe and will supply Audi from their European plants - this should allow not only the firm but also the European automotive industry to strengthen its position in the development of not only battery systems, but also electric vehicles.
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