Only 84mpg???

[jtmarten]

How 'bout this VW?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/25172/volkswagen-introduces-worlds-most-economical-car/

If they can attain 258mpg, why is there a problem netting 84?? I may have to jump ship .....

 

[Craig]

How 'bout this VW?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/25172/volkswagen-introduces-worlds-most-economical-car/

If they can attain 258mpg, why is there a problem netting 84?? I may have to jump ship .....

Don't think this car is even manufactured. Is it gas only? If not made or is not gas only, what is your point?JMO

 

[jtmarten]

Gas only, this is not a hybrid. Selling price is estimated at $600. Unfortunately, it looks like it'll only be sold in Germany and Austria.

The point is .... if VW can produce a small vehicle similar to the Elio and net 258mpg why is Elio having problems attaining 84?

And - not manufactured? Direct comparison to the Elio at this point.

 

[JNR]

How 'bout this VW?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/25172/volkswagen-introduces-worlds-most-economical-car/

If they can attain 258mpg, why is there a problem netting 84?? I may have to jump ship .....

Look into the design details, then ask the same question.

 

[Craig]

Gas only, this is not a hybrid. Selling price is estimated at $600. Unfortunately, it looks like it'll only be sold in Germany and Austria.

The point is .... if VW can produce a small vehicle similar to the Elio and net 258mpg why is Elio having problems attaining 84?

And - not manufactured? Direct comparison to the Elio at this point.

Is this a different car?

The diesel engine is an ultra-compact 800c, and sits directly behind the cabin along with a surprisingly spacious compartment for luggage. A 27hp electric engine complements the diesel, and charges fully in 90-140 minutes.

http://www.theclimategroup.org/what...he-worlds-most-fuel-efficient-car-the-vw-xl1/

 

[elio_curious]

Right at the top of the article it says March 6, 2009

 

[elio_curious]

Yes, the VW XL1 is a different car, VERY EFFICIENT, and $120,000+ IF it ever is built for the public. So not exactly "saving money" with it o_O

 

[jtmarten]

Right at the top of the article it says March 6, 2009

The prototype was built in 2003.

 

[DBN477]

How 'bout this VW?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/25172/volkswagen-introduces-worlds-most-economical-car/

If they can attain 258mpg, why is there a problem netting 84?? I may have to jump ship .....

It's hybrid, 2 cylinder diesel, 1750lbs, narrow tires. It's too bad Elio could not have searched the world for a 2 or 3 cylinder engine already in production and licensed the rights to build the engine. Could have been far cheaper than having engine developed. Deal with a manufacture that does not have any ties to US. Shouldn't be hard, plenty of developing nations have manufactures with engines that would have worked.

 

[jtmarten]

It's hybrid, 2 cylinder diesel, 1750lbs, narrow tires. It's too bad Elio could not have searched the world for a 2 or 3 cylinder engine already in production and licensed the rights to build the engine. Could have been far cheaper than having engine developed. Deal with a manufacture that does not have any ties to US. Shouldn't be hard, plenty of developing nations have manufactures with engines that would have worked.

No, it's not a hybrid. The XL1 is a hybrid, different car.