The Twin-Up has a hybrid powertrain under its hood. At the rear is a lithium ion battery pack and 33-liter fuel tank.
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VW’s Winterkorn says Germany’s 1 million electric-car goal is achievable
VW introduced electric versions of the Golf compact (left) and Up minicar at the Frankfurt auto show last month.
Toyota contest touts Prius Plug-in’s fuel economy
Toyota seeks to raise awareness of the Prius Plug-in hybrid’s fuel economy, this week launched the second phase of the Prius Plug-In MPG Challenge, a 30-day contest among seven eco-friendly groups and individuals to achieve the highest overall fuel economy.
SEAT unveils plug-in hybrid Leon prototype ‘Verde’
SEAT has unveiled a prototype plug-in hybrid version of the Leon, designed as part of a four-year research project to facilitate the introduction of an electric vehicle to the Spanish market. The Leon ‘Verde’ (green) is powered by the combination of a 122PS 1.4 TSI engine and a 102PS electric motor.
Two new Toyota Prius models
Toyota is adding two new models to the Prius – a plug-in hybrid version of the current hatchback and a seven seat MPV. The first plug-in hybrid was supplied to its celebrity owner earlier this week – His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco (it’s a good job our own Prince Philip doesn’t go by that title, don’t you think?). The headline figures are spectacular: 49 g/km of CO2 and 134.5 mpg, with a battery range of 15.5 miles. However, potential buyers should be warned that those figures are the result of the vagaries of the EU test cycle. Unless you can recharge the car from the mains every 30 miles, your fuel consumption and CO2 figures are likely to be around half the official ones. The price is £27,895.
