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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1 Click to enlarge.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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In 2007 they sold 260 vehicles worth approximately £26 million and were expanding their capacity in the UK to be able to convert 3,000 vehicles in 2008. By comparison, nickel-based Li-ion systems have a cathode voltage of 3.8V. Battery chemistry is frequently a trade-off in power, the ability to accelerate, and energy storage or range.

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