With the rise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, Volkswagen has recently announced their plans to produce a plug-in hybrid version of their Golf GTI. Dubbed the Golf GTE, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will likely use the same GTI-sourced suspension and brakes as the Golf GTI. This could allow Volkswagen to slip into an already… Continue reading Plug-in Hybrid Golf planned, will be named Golf GTE
Part of Volkswagen’s approach to e-mobility is to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. According to Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group America, the ‘launch’ referred to the global launch dates for global products, but not specifically a launch in a particular market. Currently, VW group… Continue reading Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014
At Volkswagen Electronics research Laboratory earlier this month, executives revealed the company’s plan for electric vehicles. “We want to become the leader in electrification,” said Dr. Rudolf Krebs, Volkswagen Group chief officer for electric traction. Although Volkswagen’s gasoline powered vehicles have become more efficient, they aren’t efficient enough to meet the new environmental goals set… Continue reading Volkswagen Electric Vehicle chief wants to lead in electrification
Yet another electric vehicle concept from Volkswagen that is unlikely to make it even close to production (see the E-up! and the Golf PHEV). We first caught a glimpse of the VW E Bugster concept before the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Three months later, it was back at the Beijing Motor Show. The E-Bugster concept… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Volkswagen has announced it will start selling the Golf plug-in hybrid model in 2015 and is estimating that the Golf PLug-in Hybrid will be able to travel up to 30 miles on pure electric power. The VW Golf plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will likely use a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine and a 107 horsepower electric… Continue reading VW Golf Plug-in Hybrid will start selling in 2015
