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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

To ensure a uniform mounting position of all engines in the MQB, engineers rotated the cylinder head of the petrol engine. The advantage is significantly accelerated pressure build-up, which leads to very responsive downsized engines. This means that a future-assured EA211 version will now be available for markets in Sweden and Brazil.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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