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Somehow I missed this–Volkswagen produced a prototype diesel-hybrid that gets 239 miles per gallon, through the judicious use of carbon fiber, magnesium, a 57-lb. engine, and a whole lotta WunderTechen! According to Car and Driver, it got 319 mpg during a recent test run by the retired company president.<\/p>\n