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Green landmark: Volkswagen XL1

Green Cars News

A long-term pet project of VW Group leader and engineering god Ferdinand Piech, it is a two-seat ultra-eco car that takes every other production car mpg record and tramples over it [.]. Let’s try to ignore the fact it’s rumoured to cost £100,000. Fact is, the VW XL1 is a remarkable achievement that deserves every plaudit.

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'Clean Diesel' Is Dead Forever: Bob Lutz On VW's Culture Of Fear

Green Car Reports

So it's not surprising that he has a few thoughts on one of the biggest news stories of the past month. Former General Motors product czar Bob Lutz has never been shy about sharing his opinions on the industry he's worked in for decades. That would be, of course, the ongoing Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Aston Martin Valkyrie – engineered by F1 genius Adrian Newey and with the help of the Red Bull team, the new pinnacle of AM performance promises plenty. Get all the latest EV news and reviews delivered to your inbox with our weekly newsletter. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now!