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

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In the Passat sedan, the combination of the new TSI with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG) in E85 operation yields fuel consumption value of 8.8 This represents a 7% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to an engine operated with Super gasoline fuel. It accelerates the Passat from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3

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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

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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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