111 KM / Liter - Volkswagen to unveil car in Qatar

[GoFlyKiteNow]

Volkswagen to unveil 261 mpg XL1 prototype in Qatar
By Darren Quick
19:17 January 25, 2011

At the dawn of the millennium, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, who is today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, set his sights on creating a practical everyday use production car with a fuel consumption of 1.0 liter per 100 km (235 mpg).

In 2002 a prototype VW 1-Litre was unveiled, which was followed in 2009 by the second-generation model, dubbed the L1, which boasted a combined diesel fuel consumption figure of 1.38-liter/100 km (170 mpg).

As impressive as that figure is, the company has now managed to squeeze a combined fuel consumption of just 0.9-liter/100 km (261 mpg) with its third-generation VW 1-Litre prototype – the XL1.


Hybrid system

With the hybrid system engaged the prototype XL1 accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 11.9 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The electric motor can deliver 100 Nm of torque from a standstill and works as a booster to support the TDI engine, which itself delivers 120 Nm of torque. Together, the TDI and E-motor deliver a maximum torque of 140 Nm in boosting mode.

Keeping the weight off

With a weight of just 1,753 lb (795 kg), the car also takes advantage of progresses made in Formula 1 car construction in the manufacture of body parts from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts. Together with suppliers, VW has developed an patented a new system for CFRP production known as the advanced Resin Transfer Moulding (aRTM) process that has allowed the company to achieve significant reductions in production costs, which it says is an important step towards making a limited production run of the XL1 viable.
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[johnny333]

Nice looking car but I doubt that the PAP will ever allow it to be used in Spore. Just imagine the amount of oil tax they would loose

 

[longbow]

Concepts cars are just that - concept cars.

Problem with diesel is noise and pollution. Also this car may not be useful for daily use - where you want space for kids, ride height must be good enough not to scrape at all curbs, it has to be safe in an accident - and of course cost to produce. Of your body structure is solid but langar with pick-up truck or large SUV in USA.

 

[GoFlyKiteNow]

Concepts cars are just that - concept cars.

Problem with diesel is noise and pollution. Also this car may not be useful for daily use - where you want space for kids, ride height must be good enough not to scrape at all curbs, it has to be safe in an accident - and of course cost to produce. Of your body structure is solid but langar with pick-up truck or large SUV in USA.

You are in old times.

Diesel engine technology has developed and improved dramatically.
The latest diesel engine ( including the VW ) has better performance
figures than that of petrol engines and secondly it beats by a wide
margin even the stringent European emission / pollution standards.

Secondly carbon fiber shells are superior to hard metal chassis
in terms of strength , endurance, durability and weight.

Put it in another way, this car from VW will make the normal diesel
car look like pre historic. ( Which Asian countries now mass produce).

Creativity triumphs over mass production GDP culture.
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[longbow]

I am fully aware of the diesel requirements. But it was last 3 years that diesels could make it into Ca market because of pollution. They just made it into Ca by using a convoluted system of injecting urea (yes kept in separate tank) into to reduce pollution.

The problem is diesel, in terms of pollution is at the trailing edge when compared with gas engines. So chances are if US ups pollution standards, diesels may have issues again.

Traditionally diesel engines are must more reliable than gas engines. However with advance fuel injection system and synthetic motor oils, gas engines have become almost as reliable as that of diesels. And with the new hardware needed to clean up diesels, higher pressure injectorsw, it has made them less reliable.

Anyway, my point is, without a subsidy for diesel, chances are that there is not much difference in running cost between diesel and gas engines for the avg consumer that keep their cars for 10 years or 160k km. Now in place where there is a diesel subsidy or when one drives a lot then it makese sense to use diesels

 

[longbow]

Here is what I mean by diesel being pollutive:

On The Green SideOn top of this, super-greenies and energy security hawks can run biodiesel in the Jetta TDI. The Volkswagen warranty only allows a 5 percent blend of biodiesel, but for some, rules are made to be broken—especially when considering the stakes of continuing our national dependence on oil. Biodiesel offers a 100 percent petroleum-free alternative today. (We can’t tell you what to do; let your conscience be your guide.)

These opportunities are only possible because Volkswagen overcame the hurdle of California’s Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions standards. Unlike the Mercedes Bluetec system, which injects urea into the exhaust system to convert NOx to nitrogen and water, the Jetta uses a NOx storage catalyst, which holds the emissions in a reservoir until they can be burned off by the engine. In addition, the common rail fuel injection uses piezoelectric fuel injectors, which permits higher injection pressure than a mechanical system. These clean diesel technologies, developed in partnership with Audi and Mercedes Benz, are a breakthrough in terms of neutralizing emissions and filtering out diesel-related particulates.

Exciting stuff, but when looking at overall low emissions, diesels still can’t compete with hybrids. It’s a big milestone for a diesel to pass California’s Tier 2, Bin 5 standards, but that’s still only about average for a new vehicle. Meanwhile, the squeakiest of squeaky-clean standards is the SULEV, reserved for the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, and a handful of other vehicles including the conventional version of the Volkswagen Jetta.Diesel-makers will be quick to point out that the difference between Tier 2, Bin 5 and SULEV is negligible—considering that both of these standards are many times cleaner than past generations of cars and trucks. That argument is supported by the federal government’s ruling the Jetta TDI is an “Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle.” Under the Energy Act of 2005, the Jetta TDI originally qualified for a $1,300 federal income tax credit. That is now reduced to $500 and, unfortunately, ends December 31, 2010.

Once upon a time, we all figured exceptional fuel efficiency would be the modern hair shirt—righteous but painful. With the 2011 Jetta TDI, Volkswagen has delivered a car that not only dispenses exceptional fuel efficiency, it’s actually a lot of fun to drive.

 

[halsey02]

Nice looking car but I doubt that the PAP will ever allow it to be used in Spore. Just imagine the amount of oil tax they would loose

The cars in SINgapore are tax economical, with a show to the world that they conform to Internation Emission Standard; but mainly they conform to SINgapore Tax Standard.

 

[GoFlyKiteNow]

I am fully aware of the diesel requirements. But it was last 3 years that diesels could make it into Ca market because of pollution. They just made it into Ca by using a convoluted system of injecting urea (yes kept in separate tank) into to reduce pollution.

The problem is diesel, in terms of pollution is at the trailing edge when compared with gas engines. So chances are if US ups pollution standards, diesels may have issues again.

Traditionally diesel engines are must more reliable than gas engines. However with advance fuel injection system and synthetic motor oils, gas engines have become almost as reliable as that of diesels. And with the new hardware needed to clean up diesels, higher pressure injectorsw, it has made them less reliable.

Anyway, my point is, without a subsidy for diesel, chances are that there is not much difference in running cost between diesel and gas engines for the avg consumer that keep their cars for 10 years or 160k km. Now in place where there is a diesel subsidy or when one drives a lot then it makese sense to use diesels

Diesel engines are much more energy efficient than petrol engines.
Why should diesel need a subsidy ?

I can understand some nations subsidizing diesel because
of their transportation sector ( goods )..to keep transportation
costs low for goods and farm, agriculture products and thus
keep food prices low.
Not because diesel is more expensive to produce or diesel
vehicles more expensive to maintain.

 

[85 y.o.Fart]

The cars in SINgapore are tax economical, with a show to the world that they conform to Internation Emission Standard; but mainly they conform to SINgapore Tax Standard.

BY that time old fart is dead and his Leggime replaced Singapore will be different.

 

[Leongsam]

Just imagine the amount of oil tax they would loose

Should be ".... the amount of oil tax they would lose.".

Read the link in my signature.