The EV revolution continues. Volkswagen recently tested one of its pre-production vehicles, the Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-Motion against other electronic vehicles of its kind at the RAC Future Car Challenge in the UK. A 57- mile battle of lowest energy consumption, the challenge named VW's Golf Blue-e-Motion as the winner of its Prototype class.

The Golf Blue-e-motion uses lithium-ion batteries, has a top speed of 86 mph, and reaches 68 mph in under 12 seconds. It also includes specialized technology within its braking system which helps maximize energy use with a battery regeneration process. This reduces the amount of energy that would otherwise be wasted at such times as traffic-light stops. The Golf Blue-e-motion is very similar to the traditional Volkswagen Golf model, with only a slightly reduced boot volume of 279 liters.

At this time, the vehicle is still in pre-production, which means it will take some time before VW introduces it in the United States. For now, Blue-e-Motion will be tested in small, specific European markets, and it should be on sale to the mass-market in United States by 2014. The great news is that the Golf Blue-e-Motion could be VW's first completely electric vehicle sold here. Volkswagen's first-ever EV will be an electric version of the Up! city car which goes on sale in Europe in 2013.

Although we have a while to wait before the Volkswagen Golf EV hits our shores, the 2012 Passat BlueMotion should hold us over. With one of the lowest-polluting and most efficient diesel engines on the market today, a C0₂ emission rate of only 109 g/km, and a combined fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the  2012 Passat Blue Motion is also a great achievement.

Stay tuned for more great updates about Volkswagen's innovative ideas, or come by at see us at East Coast Volkswagen today. We'll be glad to answer any questions about our brand, including recent additions to our new Volkswagen inventory. You can find us at 8756C Hwy 17 ByPass S Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.