New generation Golf get BiFuel LPG system factory installed
December 6, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Volkswagen has decided to expand its lineup of LPG powered cars, in Germany and Italy, two major markets for these vehicles. VW took the opportunity of the Bologna Motor Show to show off its new Golf BiFuel. The most remarkable feature of this new model is that the LPG option is factory installed, so there’s no need for an aftermarket conversion or bringing the car in for a special procedure (like Ford uses).
The Golf Bifuel uses volkswagens 1.6-liter gasoline engine as a base and, when running on LPG, it produces 98hp and CO2 emissions of 149 g/km at 9.2l/100 km (25.5 mpg US). Running on unleaded, consumption is down to 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) and CO2 emissions are down to 169 g/km. The LPG reservoir gets placed in the location of the emergency wheel, and can store 41 liters.
Twin Drive Technology for Sixth-Gen Golf
November 27, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Up until now, all of the Twin Drive models had been based on the previous fifth-generation Golf, but that has just changed as the German automaker has updated its concept with the latest chassis and body style.
Twenty Golf Twin Drive cars currently exist and are undergoing testing. Independent tests of the Twin Drive indicate that it can achieve over 90 miles per gallon (US). Three electric motors are used, one up front with the 1.5L diesel engine and one for each rear wheel, making this an all-wheel drive car. Despite its excellent efficiency, there is a high monetary cost to pay for this much technology, so don’t expect a production version any time soon.
Brazil gets the VW BlueMotion Range
October 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Volkswagen has decided to offer the BlueMotion badge in Brazil, although it has adapted it to the homegrown fuel from the South American continent, the Brazilian BlueMotion badge vehicles will be powered by ethanol. BlueMotion will be an option for the Fox (pictured above), Golf and Polo models. Not much information has been released yet, although the models are currently being shown at the São Paulo Motor Show. Read more
Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive 2011
October 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
VW is working on a plug-in hybrid version of the Golf/Rabbit, called Twin Drive, which they are planning to sell in 2011. A proof-of-concept version using a diesel engine is currently testing using the current Mark 5 model in Berlin. VW engineers said the production version will be gasoline-powered because emission controls will soon get too expensive for a hybrid diesel. The Golf Twin Drive’s electric-only range is targeted at 30 miles. Read more
VW Golf Bluemotion 2009
September 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
This is Volkswagen’s Bluemotion concept car that will be it’s cleanest Mk6 Golf. They claim it will achieve 74mpg while puffing out a paltry 99g/km. Those are figures on a par with today’s Polo Bluemotion, but this concept will become production reality in mid-2009. Read more
