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VW brings Golf GTE Sport Concept plug-in hybrid to LA Auto Show

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will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 kW, a new world best for e-bikes.

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept. Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 The Golf GTE Sport sprints to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 1.8

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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Its futuristic and minimalist concept blends sustainability, technology, and design, while defying classification into any existing market segment. The Fisker Ronin uses three electric motors “projected to deliver massive 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0 Starting at $385,000 before any incentives.

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

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The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 In the two-seat XL1, the developers successfully came up with a body concept which delivers more everyday utility than in the two previous prototypes. With a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), the XL1 can accelerate to 100 km/h in 12.7

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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Four wheel hub motors power the drive system—their interplay makes the rover an e-quattro. mph)—but more important on the rugged surface of the moon are the vehicle’s off‑road capabilities and ability for safe orientation. The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating. Click to enlarge.

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