XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2013
The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The mechanical water pump actively cools the engine only when operating conditions require it.
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