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

Green Car Congress

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. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Components of the XL1 plug-in power unit.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Since this is not a plug-in hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid doesn’t have a dedicated EV mode. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. coefficient of drag.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. More Compact Competition.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. Road Test: 2020 Kia Forte. Road Test: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta.

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