Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Audi at LA Auto Show - Loves E-Tron

Is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger a Quattroholic? It appears so, as the 'Governator' has made a stop by Audi's booth at the LA Auto Show, taking a close look at the E-Tron. Considering Governor Schwarzenegger's passion for alternative energy vehicles, it's no surprise to find him up-close and personal with Audi's latest electric car.

“It was a great pleasure meeting with Governor Schwarzenegger and I’m thrilled that he shares our excitement about the e-tron,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi AG board member in charge of global sales and marketing. “We believe the e-tron will become a lasting icon of electronic vehicle design so it’s great fun to share it with a green design supporter like Governor Schwarzenegger in these early stages.”

This is not the first auto show that Governor Schwarzenegger has been seen being chummy with Audi brass. He was seen and photographed at last March's Geneva Motor Show, spending a lot of time at the Audi booth and apparently taking a keen liking to the new S5 Cabriolet.






Press Release:

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Audi e-tron at the Los Angeles Auto Show to see the future of electric mobility

LOS ANGELES, Ca., Dec 4, 2009 - Today at the LA Auto Show, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger paid a special visit to the Audi booth to review firsthand the Audi e-tron fully electric concept study model firsthand. Earlier this week at the LA Auto Show, Schwarzenegger had expressed his support for automakers raising the bar on environmental responsibility and acted upon that enthusiasm today by visiting the Audi booth to learn more about e-tron.

A longtime auto enthusiast, Governor Schwarzenegger received a detailed explanation of the e-tron, which runs on four electronic motors and a lithium ion battery pack, from Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi AG board member in charge of global sales and marketing. Governor Schwarzenegger joins the ranks of a very select few individuals globally who have sat inside the e-tron to date.

“It was a great pleasure meeting with Governor Schwarzenegger and I’m thrilled that he shares our excitement about the e-tron,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi AG board member in charge of global sales and marketing. “We believe the e-tron will become a lasting icon of electronic vehicle design so it’s great fun to share it with a green design supporter like Governor Schwarzenegger in these early stages.”

Beyond its powerful electronic engine system, the striking visual design of the e-tron affirms its spot among the major leagues of sports cars. Its performance alone renders its independence from gasoline a compelling afterthought.

Source: Audi