Recently updated and now weighing in at a mere 800 pounds, this concept vehicle from Volkswagon is supposed to get 170 MPG. That rating is achieved through the use of a 1 liter diesel engine combined with an electric drivetrain consisting of an electric motor and battery pack.  The prototype was the first car ever [...]

VW has had great success with their diesels overseas.  But they haven’t made much impact here in the US.  Even with the amazing mileage numbers they can get out of their diesels they know that they have to work on some kind of zero emission vehicle.  That’s where this new Rabbit/Golf comes in. They call [...]