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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. gallons, sufficient for about 150 miles of driving after which the Impala seamlessly switches to gasoline power. The goal is to have the tank maintain the bullet hole only as the weak structural point, without rupturing. They shouldn’t even think about it.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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“We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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Will Tesla give the Model S and X a battery boost?

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The rumour mill suggests that Tesla will kit its Model S and X models out with a better battery that could deliver a range of almost 400 miles on a si.

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Helsinki to host electric display of green cars

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Among the exhibitors will be Think, the Norwegian electric vehicle will be making its Finnish motor show debut with its Think City electric car. The Think city car has a range of 112 miles and a top speed of 65mph. It represents the first step in the manufacture of conversion kits that can be replicated in large numbers.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh per km equates to 0.161 kWh/mile, or 16 kWh/100 miles. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Volkswagen launches new highly efficient Golf

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The new car is also fitted with a sports styling kit that improves aerodynamics and helps to boost efficiency. The kit includes sports bumpers, side skirts, an enlarged rear roof spoiler, alloy wheels, cherry red rear lights, chrome grille louvres and BlueMotion badges.

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