More like a petrol powered diesel locomotive. They also use a Diesel engine to drive a electic generator and then power the wheels with electric motors with the power from the diesel engine. This is basically the same thing but not on tracks.
Thats because you cant really have a gearbox or a clutch on a train because of the huge weight of a train. The clutch would just burn in like a Minute. So they use that method to basically have a 'electric clutch'
Interesting. If the IC engine and generator is packed together, doing work on the IC engine should be easy because the whole package can be taken out of the car easily since there is no mechanical connections to the car other than mounting and electrical cables.
Yeah it’s a clever piece of design, That’s the whole idea though it’s much more efficient for a team to swap out and entire power train then strip one down to repair an issue
amazing piece of design, and it can use a lighter weight ICE because it can be optimized for a specific rpm with no regard for response or power bands.
@@qwertz4035 and they were able to win some stages with this! That's is really impressive. They have to repair the suspension because it is very unreliabile.
it's a fantastic machine and thrown together in a remarkably short time... I know it might be loud in some areas of that tent, but someone should tell Olly that he really doesn't need to shout into the mic. and you could tell some of the guys in the tent were getting antsy about not being able to work on a part of the car because of where they were shooting. a sticky situation, because you wanna cover the whole car, but you don't wanna hold those guys up.
Lego is terrible for cars, vehicles are not built brick by brick! I never understood the fascination with Lego technical kits. Better an authentic Tamiya model with E-motors and RC!
The Audi RS Q Etron is FANTASTIC i love the Rally/Off Road feel of the design, i love it, its large, beefy but has those sleek lines and angular panels. The combo of black and red with all of its decals make it striking against snowy or the desert terrain. And in some countries i can't believe they let you drive it on roads haha.
Do they even know how cool their job is? I mean the posibility to build like the Childhood-Over-Drea-car. In reality. I get exceited when I see this video. And maybe in my lifetime I can see it in reality. But to actually BUILD and maintain this. - Wow. Sooo cool.
Isn't it just the same as the Odyssey 21 used in Extreme E? Sainz already familiar how it works since he also competed in Extreme E and they even raced in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. So he really does have an advantage right?
This is essentially the same architectural framework as a Chevy Volt or a BMW i3 w/rex. I wish more cars were available this way. The i3 rex is crap as it is underpowered for continuous use, but this setup allows engineers to absolutely optimize the gas engine for efficiency at one operating point. The BEV-only folks will nay-say the advantages of this platform over a BEV, but the performance cannot be disputed.
I3 and Volt were very different. In i3 the 650cc scooter engine was only used to charge the battery. The car was BEV only for drive. Whereas the Volt was just a plug-in hybrid.
This Audi guy’s accent is like - The guy she tells you not to worry about 😂 .. 👨🏽🎨: Issa Ok Madam thissa way to me abodeeee massage💆🏽♀️onaa miaaa👨🏽🎨
I think this is the best combination of both world between electric motor and ICE. Using ICE at much lower rpm only to charge the battery so you get much higher gas mileage, but still get instant torque (power) from the electric motor. I suppose for the commercial use we don't need DTM engine right? Maybe sub 1 liter ICE is enough. Imagine having "unlimited" range of electric motor, no need to stop to charge your battery, but instead you just have to fill your gas tank for like 1 galon for 40 miles of distance... Wow...
These guys need to speak-up, could barely hear them. Looks more like a trophy truck than a space ship. A hybrid vehicle, what a unique concept!! Top gear needs Jeremy Clarkson.
The passion of 2 different ethnicities and the understanding of the language barrier. Lol like sign language with a smile😁👈👇👉☝👆🙏 FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE WIN!
Largest RC I have ever seen 👀🔥
Yep
Exactly
More like a petrol powered diesel locomotive. They also use a Diesel engine to drive a electic generator and then power the wheels with electric motors with the power from the diesel engine. This is basically the same thing but not on tracks.
Thats because you cant really have a gearbox or a clutch on a train because of the huge weight of a train. The clutch would just burn in like a Minute. So they use that method to basically have a 'electric clutch'
@@qwertz4035 well damn learnin something new indeed 👌🏿🔥
Air cooling for a damper is insane
Excellent tech discussions and combined with so much of the workings exposed when the body kit is off, makes a really great video. Thanks
Exactly
Interesting. If the IC engine and generator is packed together, doing work on the IC engine should be easy because the whole package can be taken out of the car easily since there is no mechanical connections to the car other than mounting and electrical cables.
Yeah it’s a clever piece of design, That’s the whole idea though it’s much more efficient for a team to swap out and entire power train then strip one down to repair an issue
amazing piece of design, and it can use a lighter weight ICE because it can be optimized for a specific rpm with no regard for response or power bands.
Nissan: first time?
@@KaypangAsli ...compared to this, Nissan made some ugly shits & gave the reputation to making ev look bad.
Another showcase of audi’s out of the box approach to racing
Its basically a petrol powered diesel locomotive.
@@qwertz4035 and they were able to win some stages with this! That's is really impressive. They have to repair the suspension because it is very unreliabile.
@@TheEryk03 To be fair, Al Attiyah went full cruise mode since he has so much time buffer since the first stage.
@@TheEryk03guess they didn’t fix it enough because this years Dakar, also broke dampers and control arms. Only Ekstrom finished the Dakar.
This was fascinating. & I don't think there's a race more fun than this
Baja is rad.
Fantastic to hear John explain the project with such detail and passion as well, it's a long video but I was hooked. 😁
I like how they shut off that valve only at 8:15, where it was making noise for the entirety of the video before 😂
big thanks to the man at 8:16
LOL yesss!
The shots of the car on the terrain is like something out of a sci-fi movie.
as 90's kids, I'm glad this tamiya 4wd comes to real size and alive!
Incredibly efficient design. A simplified version of this would be a huge seller for the Jeep/Bronco offroad enthusiasts.
Great vid, loved the technical knowledge of both
Great video - so good to have a presenter who knows vehicle engineering. Thank you.
This is the kinda engineer I love just mind blowing and turning the convention mind set upside down
Suspension electric regen would be amazing for this.
it's a fantastic machine and thrown together in a remarkably short time...
I know it might be loud in some areas of that tent, but someone should tell Olly that he really doesn't need to shout into the mic.
and you could tell some of the guys in the tent were getting antsy about not being able to work on a part of the car because of where they were shooting.
a sticky situation, because you wanna cover the whole car, but you don't wanna hold those guys up.
Why the guy have to be so energetic doing the interview!! 😂😂
Cocain is a hell of a drug
A fascinating insight from Audi and Top Gear. Proper engineering!
They need an unlimited class to allow engineers to push the limits.
Fascinating engineering! Would be nice if there’s an official Lego model for this. Even better if it has RC function
Lego is terrible for cars, vehicles are not built brick by brick! I never understood the fascination with Lego technical kits. Better an authentic Tamiya model with E-motors and RC!
Sounds like the ultimate Prius!
The Audi RS Q Etron is FANTASTIC i love the Rally/Off Road feel of the design, i love it, its large, beefy but has those sleek lines and angular panels.
The combo of black and red with all of its decals make it striking against snowy or the desert terrain. And in some countries i can't believe they let you drive it on roads haha.
It sound exactly like my old RC dune buggy I had when I was kid. That + Electric Lawn Moaner sound behind! LOL
So much tech and power generation in such a small space. Amazing.
Electric sound like it's screaming but it's amazingly
i love the way he says “exactly”
Hats off, best car I've ever seen driving.
What an amazing machine!
I want one for road use 😉
"That's a car?"
"Exactly"
Clever... It sounds like "TYCO's Bandit"... Nostalgia...
I had that 30 years ago. It was remote controlled. It was smaller though but made exactly the same noice 🤔
That was a great breakdown of the car. Thanks 🙏
So it's Audi's take on the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust?
This video is very informative. I learned something new.
What a fantastic video!!! Great job everyone involved in the project 👍🏽👍🏽
Do they even know how cool their job is? I mean the posibility to build like the Childhood-Over-Drea-car. In reality. I get exceited when I see this video. And maybe in my lifetime I can see it in reality. But to actually BUILD and maintain this. - Wow. Sooo cool.
Excitement of the accomplishments technically and physically
Art of engineering.
True Legend: 8:12
Casually saying: Sainz is the driver. That dude is living the dream
When the engineer talks, its something unmissable.
Wow amazing work from Audi!
I don't know if I see it on audi concept presentation in carshow. But I like it..
They finally made a full size rc stadium truck! haha thing sounds exactly like my rc trucks
Isn't it just the same as the Odyssey 21 used in Extreme E? Sainz already familiar how it works since he also competed in Extreme E and they even raced in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. So he really does have an advantage right?
the damper things, is it allow to convert movement to charge the battery also by regulation??
this interesting how it always move while hit the tracks
The thickness of that solid carbon fibre floor!
8:14 thank you
🔥💥✨✌🏻🤠, the Audi gentleman member team accent impressed me as much as John Vick's movie 🎥, 😂😂👍🏻👌🏻✌🏻 🙏🏻 God bless you man !
This is essentially the same architectural framework as a Chevy Volt or a BMW i3 w/rex. I wish more cars were available this way. The i3 rex is crap as it is underpowered for continuous use, but this setup allows engineers to absolutely optimize the gas engine for efficiency at one operating point. The BEV-only folks will nay-say the advantages of this platform over a BEV, but the performance cannot be disputed.
I3 and Volt were very different. In i3 the 650cc scooter engine was only used to charge the battery. The car was BEV only for drive. Whereas the Volt was just a plug-in hybrid.
Beyond 5 years you will win the racing 🏁
Listening too this made me want Italian food.
Great video.. great work..
Best use case, extremely efficient. The combination of a combustion generator with electric motors
Life could be a race to have enough technology to sustain life in any situation. Cross Country 1 BIG RACE family!
This was awesome! Hats off!
That's a lot of information 😶🤯
Yea!
one year ago and finaly win their first dakar🔥
Look at that fin on the rear windshield. Control? Why the fin?
Lol let the engineer speak! Awesome video
this is so fascinating to listen to!
That was very interesting. Very!
Makes me proud as an Audi owner. Audi Quattro took Audi to the top. And now they they are back. When can I buy the street legal version?
This Audi guy’s accent is like - The guy she tells you not to worry about 😂 .. 👨🏽🎨: Issa Ok Madam thissa way to me abodeeee massage💆🏽♀️onaa miaaa👨🏽🎨
#dtm running @const rpm for #etron is genius
Very nice car.. imagine seeing this on the road
Imagine seeing a road going EV version of this. Take my money .
I'd like to thank the mech who switched off that hiss machine at around 8 min mark 😏
very very interesting
That's one big RC car 👀
Interesting Perez also works as a engineer for Audi. 👍
Absolutely incredible 👍👍
outstanding
Love this thing. Yeah, a little extra weight, you know an engine! Too bad Carlos had to pull out this year.
Awesome car and interview. 👍
I think this is the best combination of both world between electric motor and ICE. Using ICE at much lower rpm only to charge the battery so you get much higher gas mileage, but still get instant torque (power) from the electric motor.
I suppose for the commercial use we don't need DTM engine right? Maybe sub 1 liter ICE is enough. Imagine having "unlimited" range of electric motor, no need to stop to charge your battery, but instead you just have to fill your gas tank for like 1 galon for 40 miles of distance... Wow...
BMW i3 had the range extender engine, 650cc parallel twin from their scooters, over 10 years back. So the idea is not new.
@@mantan_rtw wow I didn't know that, thanks bro 👍
Okay now this is a proper electric SUV
What remote do you use?
Exactly
.. off the rails straight away as Ollie keeps repeating the info....
Yeah yeah ...yeah yeah ....yes yes exactly
It seems in so many racing series there are so many rules preventing cars from using really cool tech.
WHY?
I love how this car has been mis-represented. Even in the title…it should say Hybrid Electric and that part is rarely if ever mentioned.
Sounds exactly like an RC car 😄
Wow amazing 😲✌️
Why PRECISION RECORDS ARE KEPT! To ALWAYS get better!
So it works like a diesel electric locomotive
That’s one heckuva VW!
These guys need to speak-up, could barely hear them. Looks more like a trophy truck than a space ship. A hybrid vehicle, what a unique concept!! Top gear needs Jeremy Clarkson.
The passion of 2 different ethnicities and the understanding of the language barrier. Lol like sign language with a smile😁👈👇👉☝👆🙏 FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE WIN!
Price ?
This thing will look cool with caterpillar tracks.
Brilliant !
Why have a performance ICE? Why not an efficient generator?
Ridicolous!
That's one big RC car m8
Start the "YEAH" Counter... now.... and... STOP! 1 MILLION "YEAH'S" LMAO 🤣 YEAH?
I just remembered my toy RC car when i was a kid.