The Volkswagen New Beetle on display is powered by 1.2 liter, three cylinder TDI diesel engine driving a UQM® 42 kW permanent magnet generator which produces the power to recharge a nickel metal hydride battery pack. In a series hybrid electric vehicle the engine is not connected to the wheels and is used solely to generate the power required for vehicle operation. Power and thermal management for the vehicle are performed by a CAN enabled microcontroller. The vehicle is capable of traveling up to 10 kilometers in all-electric mode and consumes approximately 4.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers during hybrid electric operation, reducing fuel consumption by 30 to 35 percent versus a conventionally powered New Beetle.
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