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It's clear by now that the internal combustion engine's reign as the auto industry's primary power source is on borrowed time. That the automobile's destiny is electric is especially true for luxury vehicles, as battery-centered powertrains allow for quieter and more robust performance. Take the 2022 Audi e-tron GT, for example, which made its journey from concept to reality with minimal design alterations. With its striking style, invigorating driving dynamics, and ultramodern

There's no getting around it; the automobile's future is electrification. The internal combustion engine likely still has many years to go, but the shift has already begun, and the days of gasoline dominance are numbered. Modern interest in electric vehicles (EVs) began to pick up in the early 2000s, with adoption rising exponentially with each subsequent generation.

Today, two of the most prominent all-electric brands are Audi e-tron® and, of course, Tesla. Powertrain technology for these two automakers is very similar. For example, when comparing midsize crossover models

The Audi e-tron family is about to get a little bigger. Joining the popular e-tron midsize SUV and Sportback models, the all-new Q4 e-tron represents the automaker's next step toward its goal of a 30-percent electrified U.S. lineup by 2025. Audi hasn't provided an exact launch date and has kept quiet regarding specifics. However, what we do know is the Q4 e-tron is a compact crossover that promises engaging driving dynamics and plenty of versatility. Here's a quick look at some of the known details.

• Plenty of Power: The Q4 e-tron finds motivation in an 82-kWh…

Ever since Audi first unveiled the concept at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, the e-tron moniker has been seen in a variety of Audi models, both pre-production and retail. And due to the automaker's seemingly liberal use of the nameplate, people have been understandably unsure of what to make of it. Is e-tron a standalone model? A trim level? A variant? Could it be a brand? Well, the answer is yes. To all of those. In short, e-tron is Audi's family of alternative-energy vehicles developed to carry the company, and the luxury automotive segment in general, into…