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Rupert Stadler - Biography
Rupert Stadler - Biography
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Electrifying - the Audi e-tron prototype at Pikes Peak
What would you say if someone told you that there’s an electric car that is able to generate an additional kilometer in range for each kilometer it travels downhill? A car able to recuperate energy with up to 220kW of electric power – more than 70 percent of its operating energy input? A car so efficient that its energy recuperation can add up to 30 percent to its range? It’s neither a crazy idea, nor a dream, nor a concept car. It’s reality – watch journalists test the Audi e-tron prototype building its legacy at Pikes Peak! Welcome to the Audi MediaTV YouTube channel, the home of “Vorsprung”. On this channel, you’ll find first-hand information on us as a company, innovations and coverage of exciting model releases. Be prepared for fascinating formats and the reporting of important events. Subscribe for thrilling insights, diverse opinions and new perspectives on the brand with Four Rings and become a member of a worldwide community of automotive aficionados. Imprint: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/imprint-3697Break the rules! – The Audi e-tron prototype at Pikes Peak
Downhill. Seven percent decline. A distance of 31 kilometers. 1,900 meters difference in altitude. Sounds like overheated brakes to you? Not if you are driving the Audi e-tron prototype at Pikes Peak. Its innovative recuperation system and specifically developed brake discs define the electronic SUV’s groundbreaking efficiency - and even impresses the Highway Rangers. Welcome to the Audi MediaTV YouTube channel, the home of “Vorsprung”. On this channel, you’ll find first-hand information on us as a company, innovations and coverage of exciting model releases. Be prepared for fascinating formats and the reporting of important events. Subscribe for thrilling insights, diverse opinions and new perspectives on the brand with Four Rings and become a member of a worldwide community of automotive aficionados. Imprint: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/imprint-3697Efficiency redefined – the Audi e-tron-prototype at Pikes Peak
The 4,301 meters Pikes Peak in the southern Rocky Mountains is the right place to show off an impressive performance. 31 kilometres. 162 turns. 1,900 meters difference in altitude. Each kilometer downhill brings around an additional kilometer in range. So thanks to its variable and most innovative recuperation concept the Audi e-tron prototype has up to 30 percent more range. Unbeaten in its class! f Imprint: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/imprint-3697
- Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG (inactive)
Rupert Stadler was born on 17 March 1963 in Titting (Bavaria).
Stadler studied Business Management, majoring in Corporate Planning/Controllership and Finance, Banking and Investment, at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.
After graduating in Business Management, Stadler started his career at Philips Kommunikation Industrie AG in Nuremberg.
In 1990 Stadler joined AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, where he assumed various controlling tasks in the Sales and Marketing area.
Stadler switched to Volkswagen/Audi España SA, Barcelona, as Commercial Director in 1994. In that capacity, he was responsible for Controllership, Accounts, Personnel and Organisation.
From 1997 Stadler was Head of the Board of Management's Office for the Volkswagen Group, and additionally Head of Group Product Planning from January 2002.
Rupert Stadler became AUDI AG Board Member with effect from 1 January 2003. From 1 April 2003 to 31 August 2007 Stadler was responsible for the Finance and Organisation Division.
Rupert Stadler became Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG on 1 January 2007. Rupert Stadler joined the Board of Management of Volkswagen on 1 January 2010 in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG.
Stadler has requested that the Supervisory Board release him from his position in the Board of Management of AUDI AG and in the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG on June 19, 2018. The Supervisory Boards of Volkswagen and Audi have complied with Stadler’s request to release him from his duties. This release applies temporarily, until the circumstances that led to his arrest have been clarified.