Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

Currently, Volkswagen has 5 hybrids in production—the VW Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne S, the Audi Q5, the Porsche Panamera S and the VW Jetta—with the hybrid versions of the Audi A6 and A8 on the way, Schmidt noted, adding: In Europe first we launch the two BEVs, the up! We will launch the Porsche 918 [plug-in hybrid].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Volkswagen brand is responsible for the MQB; the Audi brand for the MLB; and Porsche for the MSB (which is sporty). Earlier post.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Estimated combined fuel economy for the hybrid is 45 mpg (5.2 Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

zenncars.com ) and Miles Electric Vehicles ( milesev.com ) -- both of which I have used and enjoyed -- certaintly consumer auto behavior will eventually adjust to the sustainable energy driving experience which yes, generally will not reach high speeds etc. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion. aren’t there yet.

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