Germany’s push to an electric future
The Frankfurt auto show can't come to the phone right now. Why do you ask? It has been rebranded as the inaugural IAA mobility show in Munich. The event lasted 5 days from September 7th till the 12th, where Germany's greatest showcased their vision about their future of the automobile. Spoiler alert: it's all levels of autonomous (and uninspired, but that's just me) although the use of sustainable materials seemed to be all the rage this year. Audi shipped over the 'Skysphere' concept revealed at pebble beach just over a few weeks ago, and unveiled the 'Grandsphere' concept, an autonomous all-electric take on the A8 limo, while offering test-drives to the RS e-tron. BMW brought hydrogen back to the table, unveiling a hydrogen fuel cell-powered X5 while showcasing their all-electric iX and i Vision concepts, boasting a lavish and plush interior. Mercedes continues to expand on their EQ lineup, unveiling the RS e-tron rivalling AMG EQS 53. The future is electric, and if The Weeknd couldn't convince you with the EQC, perhaps the Maybach EQS or the electrified G wagon (the EQG) might. But perhaps, the biggest surprise came from Porsche, as fans expecting a hardcore 718 GT4 RS were in typical Porsche fashion, met with the Mission R concept. An electric race car with a cockpit doubling as a simulator, the word on the street being a production electric Cayman is in the works.
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