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

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. XL1s ready to roll. Click to enlarge. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge.

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Axon Automotive Reveals Plug-In Hybrid In The UK

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Is that the original Honda Insight ? At least one commenter on Green Car Congress agrees that the diminutive plug-in hybrid pictured to the left bears some likeness to the spunky fuel sipper that debuted back in 1999. (Of Of course the Insight didn't come with a plug.)

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