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Old 07-13-2009, 01:35 AM   #22 (permalink)
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R.I.P. Golf Turbo-Diesel Hybrid. We hardly knew ya. . . .
I don't think we have the final word, yet. It is becoming difficult for non-hybrid companies like VW to ignore the Prius sales and the continued performance improvements. Sad to say, they still don't understand the engineering.

I'm afraid we are likely to see 'greenwash' hybrids ... large fuel engines with tiny electric motors. This was the secret to GM's success ... 'greenwash'.

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