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Volkswagen has presented the
second generation of its Twin
Drive plug-in hybrid car expected to launch in
2010 in the form of the Mk6 Golf. The
first generation Twin Drive
was based on the Mk5 Golf.
The electric motor, powered by
lithium-ion batteries will allow the car to travel
up to 31 miles without releasing any
emission in electric mode, before
switching to either a petrol or diesel
engine. Fuel economy is
expected around 94mpg.
Volkswagen is developing the
Twin Drive system with eight
German partners and is planning
a trial fleet of 20 Golfs with
the hybrid system in 2010
to
test the real world capabilities
and viability of the
next-generation system.
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