Golf
New Golf Blue Motion
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The Golf BlueMotion demonstrates Volkswagen's commitment to ecological sustainability, fuel effi ciency and low emission motoring. It is a car that combines consumption-reducing technology, incredible effi ciency and low emissions with the fun-to-drive spirit of Volkswagen.
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There are six key technologies that defi ne the Golf BlueMotion: Gear recommendation, optimized gear ratios, optimised aerodynamics, the Brake Energy Recuperation system, the Start/Stop System, and tyres with optimised rolling resistance.
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A vehicle's fuel consumption doesn't just depend on its technology, but also on the driver's style. The gear recommendation system monitors the vehicle and suggests the most appropriate gear on the multi-function display with an arrow pointing up or down.
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Allowing a car's engine to rev too hard wastes fuel. The Golf BlueMotion's 5-speed manual transmission features higher gear ratios that reduce revs at any given speed.
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Any car expends a lot of energy (and burns a lot of fuel) pushing its way through the air. Volkswagen's engineers have optimised the Golf BlueMotion's shape to minimise drag. This includes aerodynamic bodyside sills and the shape of the rear roof spoiler. The radiator grille has also been re-designed, to improve airfl ow and reduce drag.
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Brake energy recuperation (recovery) means the battery is charged when the engine is under minimal or no load. So when coasting or braking, the battery is supplied with plenty of power, but on accelerating, almost none at all.
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The Start/Stop System automatically stops the engine when the car is stationary, and the (manual) gearbox is in neutral. It starts the engine when the clutch is depressed. It can be turned on or off and automatically ceases operation when the battery is low on charge or if there are other pre-conditioned requirements that have not been met.
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Volkswagen has equipped the Golf BlueMotion with Low Rolling resistance tyres with a silica compound. Low-rolling resistance tyres minimize wasted energy as a tire rolls, thereby decreasing required rolling effort.
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