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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 Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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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. We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The CR-Z hybrid powertrain is a variation of Honda’s original IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) technology, which made its debut on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. To help drivers make use of this improved performance, a new Plus Sport System is standard on the 2013 Honda CR-Z.

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