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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. The entire hybrid unit is housed between the driven rear wheels. The hybrid power unit.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Of that 10% improvement, about 6% can be attributed to the new hybrid system (including the larger combustion engine) and about 4% to efficiency improvements in other aspects of the vehicle, such as better aerodynamics, said Chief Engineer Akihiko Otsuka. Hybrid Synergy Drive. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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seconds from 50-70 mph. But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. Times for 0-60 runs were a respectable 6.1 seconds with 4.2

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5.

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