VW "Concept 1" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got info?

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VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got info?

Ok, so I picked up this second hand book on the development of the new Beetle (The New Beetle, by Matt DeLorenzo, Motor Books International, 1998, ISBN 0760306443). In the appendices, page 88, appendix A, "Technical Data" for the New Beetle Concept 1 car, it lists the stats for the 1.9 TDI, the 2.0 gasser, and a hybrid TDI version:

Hybrid:
3 cylinder TDI, 1.4L, 67 hp, 103 lb-ft.
AC induction motor, 24 hp, NiMhH battery, 10kw, 55Ah, 180v.

Max speed= 102 mph.
Fuel consumption = 132.4 MPG.

There is no more info in the text at all!

Does anyone have more info on this engine, or links?

I could only find dieseldorf's quick mention of it in an old response to a hybrid thread. It looks like it is NOT the same as the Audi A2, nor the Lupo that was using sun fuels.

Any info appreciated. Thanks.
 

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Re: VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got info?

I don't know where to find one but I wish I could drop one in my Passat. 132mpg...Now that's economy! Today I heard that swett crude will be $60 by the end of the year making for $3.00/ gal gas which probably translates to about $3.50/ gal for diesel where I'm at. I thought this Iraq thing was supposed to bring cheaper gas prices. Oh wait a sec, my mistake, it was the weapons of mass destruction thing. My bad.
 

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Re: VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got in

I don't know where to find one but I wish I could drop one in my Passat. 132mpg...Now that's economy! Today I heard that swett crude will be $60 by the end of the year making for $3.00/ gal gas which probably translates to about $3.50/ gal for diesel where I'm at. I thought this Iraq thing was supposed to bring cheaper gas prices. Oh wait a sec, my mistake, it was the weapons of mass destruction thing. My bad.
You've got it all wrong. We paid $200,000,000 to swell the ranks of the jihadists AND buy diesel for $3+ gallon. A bargain at twice the price


My prescription: buy biodiesel and vote


-mt
 

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Re: VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got in

no no no, I thought we did it for humanaterian reasons....LOL
 

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Re: VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got in

Today I heard that swett crude will be $60 by the end of the year
Already there and it's only June 27th
 

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Re: VW \"Concept 1\" 1.4L Hybrid TDI 132 MPG: Got in

Nice reply MDT, but actually it's even a little more painful than that in that you forgot another three zeroes on the dollar figure. It's $200,000,000,000 ( TWO HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS) that we've spent thus far, not to mention the 1,729+ brave, young servicepeople's lives. And last night, in his speech, our president still made comparisons between 9/11 and Sadam's Iraq when there it is proven now that there is no proof of a linkage , whatsoever. Anyways, thank god we drive diesels, mine now has 240,000 + miles and I will not be disposing of it anytime soon. Due for it's 4th timing belt ( every 60k miles). Take care and best wishes.
 
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