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Published on January 10th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan

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45 MPG Jetta Hybrid & All-Electric E-Bugster Unveiled by Volkswagen

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January 10th, 2012 by Zachary Shahan 

 

Volkswagen has been getting a lot of pressure from green groups and citizens (and stormtroopers) for its anti-green lobbying in Europe for the past several months. Some good news from the company, though, is that it’s just unveiled a couple of green vehicles — an all-electric E-Bugster that I’d love to test out (would be at the top of my potential ‘buy’ list if I were looking for a car), and a Jetta Hybrid. More from Chris DeMorro of Gas2:

Volkswagen Unveils 45 MPG Jetta Hybrid, All Electric E-Bugster (via Gas 2.0)

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  • Dave2020

    CORRECTION. 1 Imperial gallon = 1.2 times 1 US gallon. So the true comparison is – my old banger does over 50 miles per US gallon. So the point still applies, but to a lesser degree.

    That’s what happens when you don’t check stuff you read on the net!

  • Omharisai

    The problem with car manufacturers seems to be their obsession with making cars, which hog roads,pollute and carry a few number of passengers. Its about time they put their fossil soaked brains to work on public transport like electric buses and commercial vehicles. Why this silly obsession with 0-100mph in 6 seconds. No one is that silly to try to outrun Schumacher on a busy city street. Let us hope better sense prevails. I am going to buy an old Ford car , prefrably a Tin Lizzie and fit with Lithium batteries and LEDs! That is exactly what these gooks are doing now.

  • muchos huevos

    Only 45??? Mr Pogue was able to do better than 200 mpg back in the 30’s with a normal size vehicle, had he had a Jetta, how many could he
    may have done? 250, 300?
    I let you figure it, but I am not impressed.

  • been there

    Volkswagen cars are notorious for electrical problems. Getting an all-electric from them just boggles my mind.

  • Anonymous

    45 mpg? Is that a misprint? The European market would rate that a failure.

    My 11 year old Audi 1.4TD does over 60 mpg and that was designed more than 15 years ago.

    Does this count as progress in the automotive industry?

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