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Volkswagen to revise hybrid plans…workers on strike in Brussels
It appears that Volkswagen is changing course with regards to its hybrid powertrain policy. It should be noted that during the reign of former Volkswagen CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder, the original plan was to introduce hybrid versions of lower-end models such as Golf and Jetta however the succeeding CEO Martin Winterkorn thinks otherwise. He said that the whole project is too expensive to be successful.
But according to the German publication Automobilwoche, the automaker's first project is going to be a hybrid-powered vehicle particularly the Touareg SUV. It is not yet really confirmed especially since new Volkswagen's CEO Martin Winterkorn has declared that the profit margins on economy hybrid models would be far too low. Likewise, a source from within Volkswagen has claimed that hybrid powerplants cost an extra 2,000 euros or $2590 per vehicle whereas diesel powerplants offer competitive performance at a reduced cost and offers the same or better mileage than hybrids.
Ethanol and E85 - Fuels Of The Future?
Pure ethanol or E100 is also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol. It is made when corn, grain, or other agricultural products are fermented, distilled, and denatured and because of this, it is a continually renewable resource, a true benefit in the world of alternative fuels. Another benefit is the fact that, unlike many other, mainly petroleum based, fuels, it contributes nothing to the build-up of greenhouse gases. Because of its renewable nature, it is possible to extensively reduce a nation's dependence on foreign oil products.
Hybrid Sports Cars Coming Soon
The Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports concept will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS concept was a joint undertaking of Calty, Toyota’s North American-based, research and design center located in Newport Beach, Calif., and Toyota’s California-based Advanced Product Strategy Group. The design team was assigned the task of creating a mid-priced sports car that integrates ecology and emotion in a concept that addresses the question “What is a suitable sports car for the 21st Century?”