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VW of America introducing the Golf SportWagen; increased cargo volume and fuel efficiency; up to 43 mpg highway with diesel

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liter, 150-hp turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TDI diesel ( earlier post ), fitted with a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. Included in the competitive set is the Prius v ( earlier post ). Toyota Prius v. EA288 diesel improves EPA estimated fuel economy from 42 mpg (5.6

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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Toyota: When the Toyota Prius originally went on sale in 1997, it was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car, meaning the Japanese automaker effectively stole a march on its rivals. Toyota has now built a plug-in version of the Prius, which may again see the company beat its rivals to the punch on name value alone.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Reply ↓ ↑ report 8 Roger Smith 3:45PM (4/25/2009) Why do they even sell the Gas ver of the car in the states the Diesel ver just makes more sense it gets almost twice the mileage of the petrol ver. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels. I really would love to get a 120D coupe BMW u cant beat 0-60 of 7.5 and 49 mpg.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Breaking News Feed Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit Vectrix in trouble, may be for sale REPORT: Toyota claims 40,000 pre-orders for new Prius Cadillac Converj reportedly approved for production *UPDATED New York 2009: Mitsubishi confirms i-MiEV will come to U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter! New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Follow us on Twitter! New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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