Thursday, February 28, 2008

Volkswagen Diesel-Electric Hybrid to Get 70 MPG

Volkswagen HQ (TGW) – Volkswagen will reveal its 70 mile per gallon diesel-electric hybrid, the Golf Hybrid, next month at the Geneva Motor Show.



The car is expected to have a parallel hybrid drivetrain with a 2 liter engine, an all-electric mode at low speed, start-stop capability, regenerative braking and a 7-speed DSG double-clutch transmission.

Volkswagen is considering manufacturing other green cars as well.

Via :: Wired