Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Plug-in Hybrid Concept and iBeetle Debuts in Shanghai

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by eheath, Apr 19, 2013.

  1. eheath

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    A 79 mpg SUV is interesting to say the least....

    Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe 79 mpg Plug-in Hybrid Concept and iBeetle Debuts in Shanghai

     
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    This one is even better: 130 MPG!

    Volkswagen Shows 130 MPG Diesel-Hybrid Cross Coupe Concept – The Diesel Driver - The Joy of Diesel Driving

    The specs are fantastic:
    1. Turbodiesel TDI Engine with 301 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
    2. TWO Electric Motors with a total of 332 pound-feet of torque - giving the car a total of 516 pound-feet of torque!
    3. 28 miles of pure electric mode, 74 mph top speed on electric mode.
    4. The diesel engine will CHARGE the battery when driving.
    5. 130 MPG!
     
    #2 jameskatt, Apr 19, 2013
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