02-21-2008, 01:26 AM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 5,314
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VW: diesel-hybrid Golf
http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=17097
Quote:
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: it experimented with a trial petrol-electric fleet in the early 90s and it has been developing diesel-electric units for some years (one took part in the 2004 Challenge Bibendum eco-car rally in Shanghai).
This is the first near-production example, . . .
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.
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This would be a nice one to have.
Bob Wilson
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