Everyone is already aware of what a hybrid electric car is, but there is a way for automakers to take this concept a step further, and that is to create hybrid diesel electric cars. Although at current this is more of a European tradition, the Volkswagen company is bringing it to America by releasing the VW Golf, a hybrid diesel electric vehicle that is set to be released in the 2010 model year. This is the first American version of a hybrid diesel electric car, which not only operates on a mix of gasoline and electric power to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and boost gas mileage, but it also makes use of diesel instead of traditional gasoline which has really spectacular implications.
The reason why a hybrid diesel electric vehicle is such a unique and exciting proposition is because there are so many technologies that are being researched and created surrounding the concept of bio diesel, or naturally grown diesel that will prevent us from having to rely on the oil trade and foreign trade for gasoline. Bio diesel is a type of diesel fuel that can be biologically created using natural products like corn, soy and even algae. Not only will this free our country from having to rely on foreign oil supplies to generate gasoline, but it also means less greenhouse gas emissions and healthier, less harmful emissions overall because bio diesel burns much more cleanly than any other form of gasoline or oil out there.
So what this means for the United States is that while hybrid electric vehicles are already highly sought after, and really making a mark in the auto industry, automakers are not finished. They are still working to release interesting new technologies, and one of those technologies is the hybrid diesel electric car, which is beginning with the release of the Volkswagen Golf for the 2010 model year, and which will clearly expand into other vehicles and newer technologies as time goes by. The adoption of a vehicle that runs on a combination of electric engine and diesel engine is an exciting proposition because bio diesel is gaining popularity as a cheap way to power a diesel engine car, and the addition of electricity into the mix only makes the vehicle even more fuel efficient and easy on the environment.
Right now because the economy is going through such tumultuous times, it really makes sense that automakers from around the world would look for new technologies that will create increasing demand for cars, and that will create new jobs in the process. With the release of this hybrid diesel electric vehicle, everyone benefits, including the car-buying consumers, the automakers, and those who are employed by the automakers, meaning that these hybrid diesel electric vehicles are a smart choice for everyone and can absolutely benefit the economy while simultaneously benefiting our environment.
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The Golf Hatchback that is being released by Volkswagen is more readily known as the Rabbit in North America. It is planned to be unveiled in Geneva’s upcoming Motor Show. The information that has already been leaked regarding the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit is quite promising, as this vehicle is said to have a fuel economy of 83.1 miles per gallon imperial, or 69.9 miles per gallon US. This car is offering much lower emissions, only releasing 89 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer, which is a huge improvement over the Toyota Prius Hybrid, which in comparison emits 104 grams per kilometer of carbon dioxide.
The diesel engine that is being used in this unique Golf Hybrid from Volkswagen has been developed specifically to cater to consumers in the United States market, with Californian consumers targeted specifically. For this reason, this engine is going to meet all Euro 5 emissions criteria as well as passing the Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards, which is an even more stringent set of emissions standards. If you combine this with the fact that many forms of bio diesel are now being crafted from algae, and you will find yourself driving a much greener car than what is currently being offered on the road.
According to the station that first leaked the news about the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid Electric Vehicle, the technology that is going to be used in the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid is also going to be utilized in a wide variety of Volkswagen Group models including the Jetta Saloon, which is a sedan that sells in much greater numbers in the United States than both the Audi A3 and Rabbit combined.
A lot of information is still unknown about this particular vehicle, but what is known is relatively clear: A phenomenon that is quite popular in European countries, the hybrid diesel electric vehicle, is on its way to the United States and the rest of North America, giving American consumers a chance to take advantage of this unique technology which provides excellent mileage and lower emissions than many other hybrid vehicles. Diesel Electric Hybrid vehicles are vehicles that combine diesel engines with electric engines, allowing for vehicles that create less emissions, get more power on less gas, and are a great deal “greener” just by nature. Volkswagen is clearly taking the next logical step in green vehicle technology by providing the United States with a unique hybrid vehicle that truly packs a punch.
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Congress has made a offer to car manufacturers which has the auto makers scrambling. They are working to create a short term plan for the release more fuel efficient vehicles into the market in order to help reform the energy situation in the US. This will give automakers aid in the amount of $25 billion. The current plan looks to be ending current car design lines and designing newer, more energy efficient automobiles. The current golden child of the plan is the hybrid diesel electric auto, a star of energy efficiency from Europe. This technology looks to out perform current gasoline hybrid vehicles in terms of energy efficiency.
This technology has been utilized by the train industry since the 1920s. This tested technology has improved the efficiency of transit systems and automakers hope to be able to adapt it to automobiles. The current leader in adaptation is Volkswagen, utilizing the diesel electric technology in their VW Golf. The Golf is capable of up to 70 miles per gallon, but will not touch US soil. Doing so would be too expensive for the automaker, but where they fail many local manufactures stand to make it quite big.
The improving quality of cars and comfort they provide has lead to another issue stifling the switch over to hybrid vehicles. More and more drivers are keeping their vehicles for longer and longer. Drivers are also buying more used cars, again thanks to the quality in which they have been made. The market seems ready for diesel electrics to enter the market. The need for fuel efficiency is growing and growing, and diesel electrics such as the VW Golf will be a phenomenal asset to the energy situation in the US.
It is thanks to the actions by Congress that automakers can make a truly good step forward for energy efficiency. Auto makers can create the means to sell vehicles that owners will want due to their energy efficiency and lasting capabilities. This will provide a means to pull the manufacturers out of the money hole that is gas and move to save with diesel electric vehicles.
Hybrid vehicles work by utilizing the combustion engine to generate electricity as opposed to generating motion. The electricity is used to power an electric motor to generate motion of the vehicle. This process is much more efficient in terms of converting fuel to motion. This increases gas mileage which will confer costs to the driver. Combine this with diesel fuel. Diesel, although more expensive, is more energetic per gallon, and with a highly efficient conversion process, 70 mile per gallon efficiencies are not unheard of.
The best chance for energy efficient vehicles in the US is the diesel electric. Congress’s offer of aid will stimulate local automakers to adopt technologies that have been proven in many markets. All in all, the new generation of automobiles will hit the market and the environment and consumer wallets will be much the better.
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