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VW brings Golf GTE Sport Concept plug-in hybrid to LA Auto Show

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Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Volkswagen runs XL1 and e-up! at Silvretta E-Car Rally

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battery electric vehicle ( earlier post ) at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally in Austria. is powered by an electric motor that delivers a maximum output of 60 kW (80 hp). seconds and achieves a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery it has a range on the NEDC of up to 160 kilometers (99 miles).

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. Fisker predicts a driving range of 230 to 340 miles and says pricing will start at $45,400.

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Peugeots Electric Partner Origin Venturi van; Zebra battery pack

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kWh ‘Zebra’ (Sodium nickel chloride) battery pack and a 42 kW (peak) electric motor with maximum torque of 173 N·m (128 lb-ft). Range is up to 120 km (75 miles), and the top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph). This Venturi-powered fully-electric version retains the practical features. The van is equipped with a 23.5

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 Maximum torque delivered to the rear wheel is 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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VW to launch technically updated Sharan MPV at Geneva; up to 15% more fuel efficient

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At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen will present an extensive technical update of the Sharan MPV, of which more than 800,000 units have been sold since its launch in 1995. mph) if a collision is imminent. For the first time, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is also available on the Sharan.

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