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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. When the XL1 is braked, the E-motor operates as a generator that utilizes the braking energy to charge the battery (battery regeneration). Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx. XL1’s engine. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. The driver can choose to drive the XL1 in pure electric mode (provided that the battery is sufficiently charged). When the XL1 is braked, the E-motor operates as a generator that utilizes the braking energy to charge the battery (battery regeneration). These are extreme dimensions.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. The traction battery can be charged from the electric power grid or while driving. l/100 km (20 to 21 mpg US), for 267-261 g/km CO 2. Porsche introduced the first generation Cayenne in 2002. The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 Electricity consumption is rated at 20.8

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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The variable-swirl intake manifold design optimizes air charge mixture motion in the cylinders for a more efficient combustion. Cruze’s diesel offers a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway (5.1 The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L l/100 km) and range of more than 700 miles per tank.

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

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ISO/TR 14062:2002 describes concepts and current practices relating to the integration of environmental aspects into product design and development, and is applicable to the development of sector-specific documents. (All External charging with the European electricity mix can cut CO 2 emissions by some 43 percent (35 tonnes).

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined. L/100km (112 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 49 g CO 2 /km. Brake energy recuperation, in which the ERAD converts braking energy to electricity to charge the battery.

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Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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