The Holy Grail of hydrogen...
The Holy Grail of hydrogen as a power source for cars has been revealed. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby have unveiled an invention which is able to store hydrogen - a lighter-than-air, inflammable gas - in tablet form. It has taken them a year and a half to get to this stage, and if successfully developed could provide vehicle
Price is right for new Tiguan SUV
Price is right for new Tiguan SUV
VW has released prices for its new entry-level Tiguan SUV. The 1.4-litre TSI will cost ÷£19,450 when it arrives in Feburary next year. Buyers also get the option of a 138bhp 2.0 TDI diesel and, later next year, a 167bhp 2.0 TDI. Three levels of trim will be available - S, SE, and Sport - all featuring a choice of 6 speed manual or automatic Tiptronic gearboxes.
At the top of the range is the ÷£23,750 2.0TDI Sport. This will be available with the hi-tech Park Assist system first showcased on the Touran MPV. Complex electrononics mean the car will steer itself into a space, while the driver simply operates the brake and throttle.
Buyers wanting to tackle more than the urban jungle can choose the rugged Escape trim. With a shorter nose, hill decent control and a sump guard it promised to be tougher in the rough stuff. Prices for this hardcore model start at ÷£22,050