Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric drivetrain.
Volkswagen has released official pictures of the upcoming plug-in electric variant of the Golf. Dubbed Golf blue-e-motion, the zero-emission vehicle is powered by lithium-ion batteries. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in 2013. Replacing the Golf’s petrol or diesel engine is an electric motor that generates 115bhp.
Electric power is provided by a lithium-ion battery bank which is rated at 26.5KWh and is claimed to provide a nominal range of 93 miles. The Golf blue-e-motion uses a separate clutch that automatically decouples its electric motor on a trailing throttle to provide a “sailing effect” that minimizes mechanical drag.
The blue-e-motion is expected to hit 62mph in 11.8 seconds with a limited top speed of 87mph. The company intends to produce a fleet of 500 vehicles for internal testing before the final launch in 2013.
Via: AutoCar
