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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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By way of comparison: the 18 PS weaker corresponding engine in the already fuel-efficient previous model (90 kW / 122 PS) consumed 6.2 Highly expensive materials like aluminium, magnesium or even carbon-fiber are therefore excluded in the Golf’s segment. Average fuel consumption is 4.8 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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It is an evolution from the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) Shanghai is expected to become one of the epicenters for the establishment of personal mobility solutions for the future, according to GM. prototype that was developed by GM and Segway and which made its debut in April 2009. Earlier post.).

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I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming

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After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from. Sure, that’s an apples-and-oranges comparison because they’re very different vehicles. And that’s even while its factories are still undergoing significant growth.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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