Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Note the position of the battery pack on the passenger side, which also helps with weight distribution in the car (with one driver). The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Components of the XL1 plug-in power unit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. We don’t know which technology will be the winner.” ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45