https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-news/audi-leave-formula-e-enter-electric-suv-2022-dakar-rally


2022 Audi electric Dakar SUV

Audi will end its Formula E campaign after the 2021 season to make its landmark return to the world of rallying with an entry into the 2022 Dakar Rally. 

Technical details of the new Dakar racer remain under wraps, as does most of its final design, but it will take its power from an electric motor mated to a high-voltage battery, with a turbocharged petrol engine serving as a "highly efficient energy converter".

I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too?

Jasin wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 9:17am:

I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too?

No because its in Saudi Arabia.

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 10:59am:

Jasin wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 9:17am: I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too? No because its in Saudi Arabia.

Much nicer. The Saudi's love to drift close to the action.

Jasin wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 6:23pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 10:59am: Jasin wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 9:17am: I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too? No because its in Saudi Arabia. Much nicer. The Saudi's love to drift close to the action.

Ok, I will wait for educated people to comment

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 10:59am:

Jasin wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 9:17am: I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too? No because its in Saudi Arabia.

I think JsSin is referring to Mauritanian locals who happen to be "in" Saudi Arabia...

Perhaps they can congregate in a special "no run over" zone, away from all other spectators (or ideally, the race generally), to "keep themselves safe"?

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 8:04pm:

Jasin wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 6:23pm: Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 10:59am: Jasin wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 9:17am: I wonder if they're going to run over Mauritanian locals too? No because its in Saudi Arabia. Much nicer. The Saudi's love to drift close to the action. Ok, I will wait for educated people to comment

I'll be interested - despite being something of a "luddite" in the gradual but inevitable transition from ICE to battery transport - to see just how quickly the battery tech. improves.

Not just for the vehicle industry, but for other areas of use also.

No. I'm pretty sure there will be some Saudi locals who cop the odd Vehicle.

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1^st, 2020 at 8:46am:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-news/audi-leave-formula-e-enter-electric-suv-2022-dakar-rally 2022 Audi electric Dakar SUV Audi will end its Formula E campaign after the 2021 season to make its landmark return to the world of rallying with an entry into the 2022 Dakar Rally.  Technical details of the new Dakar racer remain under wraps, as does most of its final design, but it will take its power from an electric motor mated to a high-voltage battery, with a turbocharged petrol engine serving as a "highly efficient energy converter".

Are they using a turbo petrol to charge the battery?

https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/a208808_large.jpg

Sprintcyclist wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2020 at 3:41am:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Dec 1st, 2020 at 8:46am: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-news/audi-leave-formula-e-enter-electric-suv-2022-dakar-rally 2022 Audi electric Dakar SUV Audi will end its Formula E campaign after the 2021 season to make its landmark return to the world of rallying with an entry into the 2022 Dakar Rally.  Technical details of the new Dakar racer remain under wraps, as does most of its final design, but it will take its power from an electric motor mated to a high-voltage battery, with a turbocharged petrol engine serving as a "highly efficient energy converter". Are they using a turbo petrol to charge the battery?

Yep think thats what it means.