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Vision becomes reality -- Volkswagen’s “Formula XL1” Future mobility is one of the most stimulating topics of our time. The key question here: Just how much could the energy consumption of cars be reduced if all the stops were pulled out for efficiency? There is now an answer to this question, and Volkswagen is delivering it in the form of the new XL1. Combined fuel consumption: 0.43 gallons per 100 miles or 235 miles per gallon. No other hybrid car powered by an electric motor / internal combustion engine combination is more fuel efficient. Conceptually, the XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-
litre car strategy. When the new millennium was ushered in, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, who is today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, formulated the visionary goal of bringing to the market a production car that was practical for everyday use with a fuel consumption of approximately 0.43 gallons per 100 miles or 235 miles per gallon. In the new XL1, Volkswagen is demonstrating that this goal is now within reach. XL1 Please Turn to Page 4
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