Monday, May 9, 2011

Volkswagen: in 2013 a plug-in hybrid?

By now, even the Volkswagen group is on course to electric and it has decided to undertake a gradual change that passes through the hybrid. Before we get to a real conversion to electric, the House plans to pass Wolfsburg in the medium term, plug-in hybrid mode. The plug-in hybrid 2013 Volkswagen manages to combine the performance of the internal combustion engine with the benefits of zero emissions for short trips within the city.

The plug-in hybrid system will build on the experience of the Twin Drive system. The models that will emerge are seen alongside those already established in the plan of electrification often announced. The new Volkswagen in this field are two: the 1.4 liter TSI engine fueled with E85, which should go under the Passat with a 7-speed DSG gearbox and the 2.0-liter diesel with SCR filter that will go under the Passat that American retains the power to 140 hp and maximum torque of 320 Nm The 1, 4 liters guarantees consumption from 8.8 litres/100 km and CO2 emissions of 144 g / km represents a reduction of 7% compared with the 100 engine % gasoline.

In summary, Volkswagen seems very determined to focus on eco-car market will move and especially for research on the chemistry of the batteries.

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