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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. The same could be said, though, for a Passat equipped with very high energy density future batteries (along with a very fast DC charger). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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As is also the norm in Formula 1, the Porsche 919 Hybrid monocoque is a carbon-fiber sandwich construction that was completely redesigned for the 2015 season. The most noticeable changes to the carbon-fiber skin of the Porsche 919 Hybrid involve the new front end and the leaner engine cover in the rear.

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