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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

Green Car Congress

E85 and diesel engines. The engine is slated for use in the Passat and Passat CC, initially in Sweden and Finland, where E85 fuel has been widely available for many years now. It accelerates the Passat from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 113 mph. —Martin Winterkorn.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

Electric Auto Association

As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. This concept holds true for gas and diesel-powered vehicles too. Use the “economy mode”: Many EVs come with an "economy mode" or similar feature. ? You will not be electrocuted.

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VTT, Argonne joint study concludes new technologies to reduce friction should be able to reduce fuel consumption by up to 61% in 15-25 years

Green Car Congress

Use of new technologies to reduce friction losses should be able to lower automotive fuel consumption and emissions by 18% within the next 5 to 10 years and by up to 61% within 15 to 25 years, according to a joint study by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) in the US. million TJ/a.

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