Volkswagen’s eighth-generation Passat, unveiled this week at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, offers 10 different powertrain options, including a PHEV(Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version. All versions are equipped with a stop-start system and a regenerative braking mode. The brand-new plug-in Passat features a 115 kW (154 hp) TSI gasoline engine and an 80 kW electric […]
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Volvo Announce All New XC90 Plug-In-Hybrid
09/07/2014 by
Volvo has just announced that its all-new XC90 will become the “world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV” when it launches later this year. That title won’t be held for long, as the Tesla Model X will be launching in 2015. Volvo Cars’ all-new XC90 will be the world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV • All-wheel drive, seven […]
VW Plans to Electrify up to 40 Models
12/03/2014 by
The Volkswagen Group plans to electrify more than 40 models over the next few years. Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, VW Chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that Europe’s largest automaker has increased its R&D expenditure to the record value of €10.2 billion, with the lion’s share going to “green” technologies. VW’s modular platform makes it […]
VW Plug-In-Hybrid Golf
25/02/2014 by
Volkswagen have revealed its new MK7 Golf GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. This will mark a significant milestone for the European auto market, as VW’s most popular model will now be available with a range of powertrains (petrol, diesel, CNG, PHEV and fully electric). The Golf GTE has a 1.4-liter, 148 hp turbocharged […]
Jaguar to launch Hybrid models
31/01/2014 by
Jaguar will launch its own Hybrid vehicles according to its parent company Jaguar Land Rover. The company is developing battery assisted hybrid versions for both brands but it is putting Land Rovers first because of the fuel thirsty image that heavy 4×4’s have. Hybrid Jaguars are set to include the XF and XJ, but are […]