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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 Exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter, and a diesel particulate filter are used in order to minimize emissions: the XL1’s engine is already compliant with the Euro-6 emissions standard.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. Company engineers will present a technical paper on the new inverter at SAE World Congress in April. EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph. Fuel tank. A new resin 11.9-gallon

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