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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. Hybrid system. The entire hybrid unit is housed above the vehicle’s driven rear axle. The entire hybrid unit is housed above the vehicle’s driven rear axle.

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Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

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Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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2024 Subaru WRX TR, 2025 Audi S6 E-Tron: Lately’s Automotive Information

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It additionally introduces a untouched plug-in hybrid powertrain that can component on Crowns bought within the U.S. Subaru has introduced a warmer model of its WRX, however it isn’t the WRX STI. Audi is out trying out an electrical midsize recreation sedan, a car that’s regarded as the S model of the after A6 E-Tron.

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Prototype 2014 Volkswagen XL1 Ultra-Efficient Car Spied Testing

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Last year at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show, Volkswagen wooed the audience with its XL1 plug-in hybrid concept car, a vehicle it said would get an amazing 0.9 liters per 100 kilometers, or 260 mpg.

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Volkswagen to debut plug-in hybrid electric vehicle prototype

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Take a look at the Volkswagen XL1 – this isn’t the stuff of fantasy, the vehicle will actually make its world debut at this week’s Qatar Motor Show. The prototype is the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s one-litre car strategy and features fuel consumption at an incredible 261mpg. Its CO2 emissions value is just 24g/km [.].

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. The car allows the driver to manually select all-electric or hybrid-electric drive modes on demand. We are encouraged by solid demand for the Karma, our unique extended-range luxury model.

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