The all-new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid made its very first appearance today at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Scheduled to go on sale this fall, the VW Jetta Hybrid is a parallel hybrid similar to what is found in the Touareg Hybrid, meaning that it can run on electricity, gas, or a combination of both.
Also unveiled in Detroit was the Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept. This 2-passenger, zero-emission variant of the Beetle uses an 85 kW electric motor for 0-100 km/h sprints of 10.9 seconds, and a 28.3 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows a range of about 180 km.
The E-Bugster Concept features a regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electricity to extend the range. Charging can be done through a regular 120V outlet as well.
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| Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (Photo: Volkswagen) |
Scheduled to go on sale this fall, the VW Jetta Hybrid is a parallel hybrid similar to what is found in the Touareg Hybrid, meaning that it can run on electricity, gas, or a combination of both.
Also unveiled in Detroit was the Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept. This 2-passenger, zero-emission variant of the Beetle uses an 85 kW electric motor for 0-100 km/h sprints of 10.9 seconds, and a 28.3 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows a range of about 180 km.
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| Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept (Photo: Volkswagen) |
The E-Bugster Concept features a regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electricity to extend the range. Charging can be done through a regular 120V outlet as well.
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