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VW Set To Release Diesel Hybrid

Posted by kdawson on from the zum-zum-sip dept.

SUVs_SUCK writes "It's official — Volkswagen is unveiling a hybrid to challenge the mighty Toyota Prius. And not just any hybrid, but a diesel-electric hybrid it says will deliver 69.9 mpg. Auto Express says the Golf hybrid will be offered for sale in Europe by the end of next year. No word yet on when we might see it in the US."

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  1. bollocks by stoolpigeon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't forget it's a diesel

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  2. Re:Probably not. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Yeah, E85 will run great in a diesel!!

    Hey how about replacing your oil with sand while your at it. The friction will keep the internals nicely polished.

  3. When does this arrive in the USA? by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 2, Funny

    As soon as Dick Cheney's pacemaker seizes-up!

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    1. Re:When does this arrive in the USA? by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 1, Funny

      Apparently - according to the mods - it is funny.

      Here's a quarter, kid. Pop your zits and buy yourself a friend.

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  4. Re:On crack? by FooAtWFU · · Score: 2, Funny

    Running 20% BD, 80% ULSD will actually get you the lower emissions of the ULSD and the lubricity of LSD.
    Forget it then; we'll never see these in the US, what with the senseless of our WAR ON DRUGS!!!!
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  5. Great news! by spywhere · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've thought about buying a Prius, but they lack the massive quality problems and terrible fit & finish that come standard with every Volkswagen model.
    Now I can save the planet even more: on the days it's in the shop for warranty repairs, it will consume no fuel!

  6. Re:Which Gallon? by BlueshiftVFX · · Score: 3, Funny

    yeah but can it do the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs?