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

Green Car Congress

Note the position of the battery pack on the passenger side, which also helps with weight distribution in the car (with one driver). The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event.

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PHEV Day 140, Flagstaff EAA Special Meeting on Sunday, 22 Feb 09, 3:00 - 5:00PM

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The first affordable electric car, a truly “greencar designed for the driving you do most. Electric Blue™ is a close-range, fully-electric car designed to cut the average American family loose from the gasoline pump. No longer will your hard-earned money go up in exhaust. Not a conversion kit.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% The Ioniq hybrid and electric platforms will be our future e-mobility foundation. Market background.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% The Ioniq hybrid and electric platforms will be our future e-mobility foundation. Market background.

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