Hybrid Diesel Electric

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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Originally posted 2008-12-11 05:47:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The diesel electric hybrid car is a phenomenon that is gaining serious notoriety in Europe, but now Volkswagen is taking this phenomenon one step further and bringing it to the United States by releasing a version of the VW Golf which will be officially unveiled sometime in the latter half of 2009 and intended for the 2010 model year. This is going to be the first American version of a hybrid diesel electric vehicle, making it quite a sensation already though it has at least a year before its official release.

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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Originally posted 2008-10-31 12:33:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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