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Volkswagen Launches 261 mpg XL1 Plug-in Hybrid, World’s Most Efficient Production Car

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by eheath, Feb 21, 2013.

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    #61 El Dobro, Feb 22, 2013
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    Annoying fluff journalism, but the pictures are great.

    I look forward to data
     
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    Now, if they keep it from breaking down and their dealers actually know how to fix it, they've got something. :p
     
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    it is PR car that "might" get production of 83 units per month.
    We should all discuss how awesome this technology is and buy their diesels.
     
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    The design is beautiful. As for buying a VW -- lol
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    For us in the states, we might be able to get the Elio instead.
    Ultra High Mileage Car : Elio Motors

    Not an hybrid, but it does claim 49mpg city and 84mpg highway. While costing under $7000. It even uses tandem seating like the original XL1.
     
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    115/80R15 on the front... and 145/55R16 on the rears....
    :confused:
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The Smart fortwo, and others, have used differing wheel sizes.
     
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    I just meant they were tiny.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Oh.
    Well it is a small car.
     
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    4.2 inches shorter than a Prius c.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    It is prioritizing efficiency. Narrow tires help reduce rolling and wind resistance.
     
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    That's how you get the killer city mpg, narrow tires -> low rolling resistance. A choice for efficiency versus handling. The rear wheel fairings reduce drag in back, but the narrow 15s up front should reduce drag up front.
     
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    I get that... doesn't mean they aren't still really tiny.
     
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    I just was explaining why they are narrow, not ignoring your point. Many don't even like the compromises in the prius, but this takes a lot more trade offs for efficiency.
     
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    volkswagon is the gm of europe. anyone there named klutz?
     
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    It looks like the L1 concept but made affordable. Using 3 wheels instead of 4 not only reduces weight and rolling resistance, but lets it get classed as a motorcycle - allowing them to choose the safety devices.
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    If I hadn't been able to get a new car recently, I was seriously considering one. For the price, it still might be one in the future.
     
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    VW XL1 Is Pending Initial Production of 250 Units - HybridCars.com
     
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