This PDF has lots of info....
http://www.volkswagen-ir.de/fileadmi...328_hybrid.pdf
Some highlights....
Gives a history of VW hybrid research from 1991 - present.
Shows layout of 1.4l TDi (85kW) with 15kW electric motor assist arrangement of Golf ECOmotion. Torque up to 300 Nm!
Shows clear diagram of power combination mechanism internals.
Using NiMH, 15 kW, 35 kg battery.
Gasoline 1.4l TSi hybrid also described.
Gains from hybridisation:
Start/stop - 5%
Regeneration - 5%
Electric driving - 5%
Downsizing - 6%
Gearbox - 4%
Total - 25% cut in fuel consumption (62 mpg US for Golf).
But no mention of when any of these may come to market!!
