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

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE. inches tall.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time and improving cabin heater system performance.

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Rav4 EV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Except for the quiet power, no exhaust, no shifting no starting, no vibration and no idling or fill ups or tune ups - you can hardly tell this car from the gasoline version. :) Most of the Rav pages will only be of interest to Rav4EV drivers, but feel free to look around. “What about the Honda Insight?&#

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

Clean Fleet Report

The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. All of this is has resulted in a very fine car ending production. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Driving Experience: Interior. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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