On treehugger.com, they said Volkswagen is coming out this fall with a 70 mpg diesel-electric hybrid. First of all, I had NO idea VW would ever come out with a fuel efficient car such as this. Secondly, it will only emit 84 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer, where the Toyota Prius Hybrid emits 104. The U.S. market, especially California, was the focus while creating this vehicle because they predict we will be their highest in sales and interest for purchasing this specific model. I'm pretty excited about this car to come out at the Geneva Auto Show and debut in the U.S. this year because I think a lot of people would be interested in purchasing it. Also, I think the style will attract much more "car fans" to get interested in hybrids because it doesn't look like a traditional hybrid. Go ahead and check it out!

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/volkswagen_to_i.php

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