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Volkswagen's Commitment to Green Technologies

The automotive world is gradually wearing a green conscience with more and more car manufacturers planning to launch green cars. Like other car manufacturers Volkswagen is also committed to green technologies to preserve the beauty of nature and contribute to a greener future.

With concerns over the environment, Volkswagen also goes green with its BlueMotion Technology. BlueMotion technology is actually an innovative approach taken by Volkswagen to protect the planet as well as the pocket of car owners. The technology was introduced with the aim to reduce the impact of cars on the global environment and offer a safer planet to future generations.

This innovation has emerged as the most recognised eco-friendly technology in the UK. The technology comprises a host of measures and features to ensure better compatibility with the environment. Some of the most significant attributes of the BlueMotion Technology are start-stop systems, regenerative braking, electric drives, and hybrid systems. The start/stop system is one of the most advanced introductions in modern day cars that helps reduce fuel consumption and emission during urban driving. Moreover, the regenerative braking system further helps to boost performance and efficiency by recapturing and storing the energy lost during deceleration that is otherwise wasted with traditional braking system.

The primary advantage of Volkswagen BlueMotion Technology is to offer reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Here are few of the Volkswagen car models that showcase the advantages of the BlueMotion Technology:

Touareg V6 TSI hybrid

Hybrid technology will be redefined in 2010 with the launch of Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid. This will be the first hybrid SUV that will come with a 3.5 metric ton towing capacity and will accommodate the hybrid system in the engine inlet. The powerful SUV will be powered by a 328 bhp supercharged V6 TSI engine assisted by a 50 bhp electric motor that gets it power from the high voltage battery positioned behind the rear axle. The electric motor of the car will be used only when the car will propel under 50 km/h and offer a comfortable, joyful, and emission-free ride on city roads. At speeds above 50 km/h, the car will run on the V6 engine to offer a perfect combination of power, performance, and eco-friendliness.

The Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI hybrid will be positioned against Audi Q5 hybrid which is expected to make its debut in U.S. by 2010.

Passat BlueMotion 2

Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 2 is already available for sale in Europe. The car is driven by a 2.0 litre common rail turbocharged diesel engine that generates 108 bhp. The engine is mated to a start-stop system that further helps boost power output and efficiency as well as reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The start-stop system is an innovative system that automatically switches off the engine at traffic lights or extended stopovers. The engine comprises a massive fuel tank that covers a range of 1400 km on one single complete refill. The 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine is also enhanced with a special electronic mapping which helps in reducing engine idling and also tunes the engine to deliver better fuel efficiency.

Passat BlueMotion 2 is a new and modified version that has replaced the existing Passat BlueMotion which is powered by a 103 bhp1.9-litre TDI. The new Passat BlueMotion has proves its superiority in all arenas 2 and is also in compliance with the Euro V emissions norms.

Passat Blue TDI

Volkswagen Passat Blue TDI is already in compliance with the Euro V emission norms that are expected to be implemented in 2014. The car carries the same engine as the first generation Passat Blue that is powered by a 138 bhp 2.0-litre engine. With the added selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and the AdBlue serve, the new generation Passat Blue offers slight increase in the power output, generating about 141 bhp. The primary function of the SCR and the AdBlue is to reduce emission of nitrogen oxide.

The engine of the car is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that together with the frugal engine offers a fuel efficiency of over 23 km/l. In Europe the car is available in estate body style with a 6-speed DSG auto transmission.

Passat TSI EcoFuel

Volkswagen Passat TSI EcoFuel can amazingly achieve a top speed of 210 km/h with its engine running on natural gas. The natural gas cylinder is mated to a turbocharged and supercharged TSI petrol engine and propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds. The natural gas compatible sedan performs amazingly offering awesome performance and surprisingly low carbon dioxide emissions. The amalgamation of the natural gas drive system and the turbo direct-injection system in the Passat TSI EcoFuel is the most distinctive engine technology. The car boasts of its impressive fuel efficiency of just 4.4 kg of natural gas per 100km and of its 31-litre petrol tank offering maximum driving range of over 900 kilometres.

Mated to a seven speed DSG gearbox, the engine has specially been created and modified to make compatible to the natural gas cylinder.

With the introduction of BlueMotion technology, Volkswagen fulfils its promise and commitment to green car technologies.

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