Audi Showcases Electric Sports Car

If you think that an electric car has to be practical looking or isn't any fun, take a look at the Audi R8 e-tron. There's little about this car that's nerdy. Of course, this car does also raise some questions. It's true it's electric, but it also has four engines. What does that mean for energy efficiency and a low carbon footprint? Questions for engineers and consumers alike to ponder. Check out the specs and technical details online and weigh in with your thoughts. You can also find a large selection of interior and exterior shots and lots of other information about the R8 e-tron on the Audi site. For a short video from Wired about the car, click here.

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Is the R8 e-tron an ecological dream, nightmare, or neither?

All images of R8 e-tron from Audi USA. Mercedes image from Mercedes-Benz.

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