Volkswagen diesel-electric hybrid Golf: 83.1mpg
02-21-08, 09:04 AM
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Volkswagen diesel-electric hybrid Golf: 83.1mpg
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Here's an article on an early VW Diesel Electric hybrid from the 90s
Volkswagen is to unveil a diesel-electric hybrid Golf capable of returning an astonishing 83.1mpg and emitting just 89g/km of carbon dioxide.
This isn't Volkswagen's first hybrid. This is the first near-production example, however, and the first of many.
The technology will be used in a number of Volkswagen Group models, including the Jetta saloon - which sells in greater numbers in the US than the 'Rabbit' - and the Audi A3.
The diesel-electric powertrain has been developed specifically with the US market in mind, and California in particular.
As well as the Euro 5 emissions criteria, it will meet the US BIN 5 requirements for sale in all 50 states.
This isn't Volkswagen's first hybrid. This is the first near-production example, however, and the first of many.
The technology will be used in a number of Volkswagen Group models, including the Jetta saloon - which sells in greater numbers in the US than the 'Rabbit' - and the Audi A3.
The diesel-electric powertrain has been developed specifically with the US market in mind, and California in particular.
As well as the Euro 5 emissions criteria, it will meet the US BIN 5 requirements for sale in all 50 states.
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I wonder if that's 83.1 mpg based on US gallons?
Sounds impressive, but it's a VW to reliability will be a concern. I'm also willing to bet the cost will be quite high, likely mid 20s. I doubt that many people will pay that much for a Golf-sized vehicle, hybrid or not.
Sounds impressive, but it's a VW to reliability will be a concern. I'm also willing to bet the cost will be quite high, likely mid 20s. I doubt that many people will pay that much for a Golf-sized vehicle, hybrid or not.
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