A while ago we had in news that the super economical VW XL1 will be produced in limited number. That’s not confirmed yet, but this apparently has been. VW will soon launch a 95-mpg city car based on Up! powered by a hybrid system similar to that of the XL1.
This super-eco Up! will be a hybrid car, probably called Up blue-e-motion, powered by a 47bhp twin-cylinder, 800cc turbodiesel backed by a 26bhp electric motor, both connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The reason it won’t be able to match XL1’s 141 mpg is because of ts shape which is nowhere near as aerodynamic as the concept car, and because it’ll be like 300 kg heavier.
It also won’t be able to travel on pure electric power because the batteries are just there to support the microscopic electric motor, which itself is there to help the diesel unit in acceleration. It might also get the pulse starting system from the XL1 which makes the start/stop a seamless operation. Needless to say, the car will also benefit from braking energy recovery system.
This car will set new standards in terms of fuel consumption and Co2 emission. VW is yet to confirm when the new Up! will arrive.
Yes everyone wants to save money and drive more fuel efficient cars but the do you really think the government will let you get away with it? All that will happen is that we will eventually be taxed by pay per mile(or kilometer so that it seems less, bit like converting us all over to litres to hide the price increases) The reason it will sell is not because it saves the planet because it won’t. Humans have very little effect on the world climate that we are brain washed about.It will sell because Greenies and fools will think they are doing the right thing. Fact is that there is plenty of oil left and even if it did eventually run low there are other forms of power available but held back until suitable taxing can be implimented. Anyway VW is a great idea but for all the wrong reasons, buy one early and have some cheaper motoring while you can.