Why You Can't Buy VW's 313 MPG Ultra-Green Car
Volkswagen this week began delivering its futuristic, 313 miles–per–gallon XL1 to lucky customers. Just don’t expect to get behind the wheel of the urban runabout that looks like it drove off the set of Blade Runner anytime soon.
The initial production run was limited to 250 cars, and they were only sold in Europe to buyers with pockets deep enough to afford the $145,000 sticker. That’s even more expensive than Tesla Motors’ top-of-the-line Model S luxury electric sedan.
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