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Volkswagen has been active in the first quarter of 2010 in its shift toward greener vehicles. The New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Volkswagen highlighted the Touareg hybrid at the Munich Postpalast well ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. The latest addition to Volkswagen’s next generation of vehicles is the third-generation Sharan minivan. Volkswagen showcased a production version of the Sharan at this week’s Geneva Motor ...

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The Volkswagen Touareg has been a favorite among soccer moms and SUV fans since its introduction in 2002. This popular SUV has been given the hybrid treatment with Volkswagen presenting the Touareg Hybrid at Munich’s Postpalast last week. Volkswagen plans to introduce this hybrid SUV in Europe and North America in the near future to make inroads in the green vehicle market. The automaker claims that the Touareg Hybrid features a 20% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the standard model.

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Volkswagen is looking beyond its upcoming release of the Touareg hybrid SUV with the New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid. The NCC hybrid concept was unveiled last week at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. As the Touareg hybrid hits streets by summer 2010, Volkswagen will incorporate elements of the NCC into future hybrid models. As pictured above, the NCC represents Volkswagen’s desire to blend better fuel mileage with the automaker’s sleek aesthetics.

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Volkswagen trotted out a concept car capable of traveling on one liter per 100 kilometers or 235 miles per gallon back in 2002. The German automaker scrapped the project in 2005 but the second-generation L1 started on the comeback trail in 2007. The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show was the coming-out party for the newest version of the Volkswagen L1, a diminutive concept car with potential as a production vehicle in the next decade. This two-seat car noticeably lacks doors with the driver and passenger required to climb into the L1 through the top.

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Volkswagen is showing its distinct approach to all-electric mobility with the E-Up! EV Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The E-Up! Is a four-seat coupe with a 60kW electric motor and 18kWh lithium-ion battery for a fully electric ride. Volkswagen included the Kickstep folding scooter, the Microbully scooter and a folding bike in the E-Up! to accommodate inner city travel. This concept vehicle figures to be the basis for a production EV intended for the 2014 model year.

The performance statistics for the E-Up! put this electric vehicle on par with models ...

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The sluggish progress of Volkswagen’s hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles has left the automaker in the dust of European automakers like Renault and Volvo. Volkswagen is hoping to catch up to the pack by working with one of China’s largest automaker, BYD Auto, on a battery supply agreement. The tentative pact with BYD Auto comes on the heels of agreements by Sanyo and Toshiba to supply batteries to Volkswagen. The glut of lithium-ion batteries from this trio of industrial partners means that Volkswagen is trying to cover up a glaring weakness with overwhelming strength.

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The limits of hydrogen-fueled transportation have been tested this past week during the Hydrogen Road Tour 2009. On May 26, a fleet of 12 hydrogen-powered cars and trucks left the U.S. Olympics Training Center in Chula Vista, California on its way to Vancouver. The Hydrogen Road Tour 2009 will reach the Vancouver Convention Centre by 10:00am this morning with every vehicle available for public inspection until 2:00pm. The road tour acts as an educational tour among American and Japanese automakers ...

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The latest news in the electric vehicle market has revolved around new battery technology rather than vehicle designs. A group of American battery manufacturers and affiliated companies including 3M and Johnson Controls formed the National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Battery Cell Manufacture recently. This lobbying group will seek at least $1 billion in funding from the incoming Obama administration to advance America’s ability to produce hybrids and all-electric cars. One ...


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During a recent national conference on electric mobility in Berlin, federal government representatives unveiled a plan to add one million green cars to Germany's civilian fleet within the next decade. The plan was created by department heads in Economics, Transportation, Environment and Education and Research to reflect the government’s desire for eco-friendly transit. Government representatives noted that the plan will be worked into legislation by the beginning of 2009 to ensure time ...


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Volkswagen brought a trio of fuel-cell prototypes to the recent Los Angeles Auto Show to show their research into hydrogen fuel systems. These three fuel-cell vehicles produce zero emissions and were available for writers, industry experts and other attendees to test drive. The Tiguan Hymotion, the Touran and the Passat Lingyu represent Volkswagen’s take on alternative fuels, namely its belief that hydrogen stands as the best alternative to gasoline.

The Tiguan Hymotion SUV seemed to draw the greatest interest from viewers at the LA Auto Show for good reason. ...

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