Volkswagen XL1

[novicius]

Keep in mind that used Volts are getting cheap.

Remember, the battery packs in 1st gen Priuses/Pri-ii are still holding significant charge after 200,000 miles and beyond.

If the battery ever did need to be replaced, it would run between $2,200 and $2,600 from a Toyota dealer, but it’s doubtful that anyone would purchase a new battery for such an old car. Most will probably choose to buy a low-mileage unit from a salvage yard, just as they would with an engine or transmission. We found many units available for around $500.

[Kchrpm]

What ever happened to super-capacitor technology? It sounded for a while like that was going to replace, or at least compliment batteries in electric/hybrid cars, due to their quick charging capabilities.

Still in development, it seems.

http://www.gizmag.com/toyota-details...ybrid-r/28827/

http://gizmodo.com/these-new-graphen...wer-1463259679

[21Kid]

Cool Thanks.

[animalica]

Last friday on my drive home I was passed by red XL1 on the Autobahn, of course with a license plate of Wolfsburg [WOB XL 143].

First thought it might be a Honda Insight until I saw the VW emblem and the license plate.
Very low and narrow.

[Crazed_Insanity]

I think XL1 is speed limited to 99mph/160kmph.

How fast were you going?