VW to debut 48-volt mild hybrid on Golf-sized model

The forthcoming T-Roc crossover is a strong candidate to be the first VW model to offer a 48-volt mild hybrid system. A T-Roc concept is shown.

July 01, 2017 05:00 AM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen brand's first vehicle with a 48-volt mild hybrid will be a Golf-sized model, head of development Frank Welsch told Automotive News Europe.

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