This compact hatchback, slated to arrive in Canada in the second quarter of 2015, is the end result of a great deal of research into electrified vehicles by Audi. From 2009 on, the manufacturer has shown a variety of concept vehicles, all bearing the “e-tron” name, a few all-electric in nature. This one is the first production e-tron and it’s a plug-in hybrid.
Nibali won the Giro in 2013 and the Vuelta in 2010. His previous best finish in the Tour was third place, behind Britain’s Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome, in 2012.
“There were always parts with two or three percent gradients, with uphills and downhills. You could go with a big gear, such as my 58-tooth chainring. It was just perfect for me.
The WWF contracted RPS Applied Science Associates to model 22 different oil spill scenarios and map the spread of the oil, potential impact on the water and shoreline, and interaction with sea ice, wildlife and the surrounding ecology.
“The team really did a great job for me,” Martin said. “They paid attention to all the details. I had a clear idea of the parcours in advance.
It will be the first time in 17 years that a Frenchman will finish in the top three – Richard Virenque was second in 1997 – and the first time in 30 years that two Frenchmen will finish on the podium – Laurent Fignon beat Bernard Hinault to the title in 1984.