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

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will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. 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.

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Audi presents A6 L e-tron PHEV concept at Auto China in Beijing

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Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. This technology platform can be operated with only the internal combustion engine, only the electric drive, or in hybrid mode. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. The Q5 hybrid quattro, A6 hybrid and A8 hybrid can drive up to 3 km (1.9

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Lightning Hybrids to Introduce Hydraulic Hybrid Sports Sedan at Denver Auto Show

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Colorado start-up Lightning Hybrids will unveil the prototype of its hydraulic hybrid four-seat sports sedan at the Denver Auto Show 1-5 April. The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. This will also mark the public debut for the hydraulic hybrid drivetrain.

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Nissan unveiling LEAF NISMO RC (Racing Competition) electric demonstrator

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Nissan will unveil the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC (Racing Competition) battery-electric racer at the 2011 New York International Auto Show on 20 April. The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. Nissan LEAF NISMO RC Click to enlarge.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch.

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VW Unveils Up! Lite Concept at LA Show; Diesel Hybrid with Combined Cycle Fuel Consumption of 96 mpg US (70 mpg Highway)

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Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. In addition, these TDI engines share important internal engine details for reducing emissions. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. The Volkswagen concept has a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 Volkswagen’s Up!

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Tesla Offers ‘Sport’ Model…0-60 in 3.7 seconds!

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Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. Listen to what Elon says: “The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. The Roadster Sport delivers 15 percent more peak power and does 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9

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