# Alternative Muscle Cars The Audi e-tron Offers Some Serious All-Electric Torque By TopDog | Published 2009-09-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-e-tron References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dannen/techwatch/audi-ev-concept-boasts-insane-torque) & [audi](http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en.html) The days of waiting for automotive technology to produce serious advancements in alternative energy vehicles may be at an end as German auto maker [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car) recently unveiled the awesome 313hp Audi [e-tron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron) at the International Auto Motor Show in Frankfurt. The all-electric Audi e-tron can do zero to 60 in about 4.8 seconds utilizing [four electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-quad-motor) that produce over 3,300 foot-pounds of asphalt-punishing torque. With several recent advancements in alternative fuel, and vehicle performance that is usually reserved for conventional engine technology, Audi leaves the competition in the dust. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **All-electric Muscle Cars:** The increasing popularity of all-electric muscle cars creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, including improvements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. - **Sustainable Performance Vehicles:** The rise of sustainable performance vehicles like the Audi e-tron presents an opportunity for auto makers to showcase their technological prowess and invest in research and development of alternative energy sources. - **Electric Performance Luxury Cars:** The emergence of electric performance luxury cars like the Audi e-tron signals a shift in consumer preferences towards eco-friendliness without sacrificing style and performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from investing in research and development of alternative energy sources and improving charging infrastructure for all-electric vehicles like the Audi e-tron. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry has the potential to revolutionize the automotive market with the development of high-performance all-electric muscle cars like the Audi e-tron. - **Luxury:** The luxury industry can take advantage of the rise in eco-friendliness by investing in sustainable luxury goods and services, such as electric performance luxury cars like the Audi e-tron. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q6-etron-offroad-concept.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Racing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-s1-hoonitron.md)