Wolfgang Kuttler

  • 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman

    MINI’s parent company BMW is working on diesel-electric hybrid vehicles, as is its engine partner PSA Peugeot Citroen, but don’t hold your breath for such a model from the iconic British brand. That’s the word from MINI’s engine chief, Wolfgang Kuttler, who said the technology is just too expensive and heavy to be applied to MINI’s lineup of vehicles. Speaking with Autocar, Kuttler explained that diesel-electric hybrid technology is only beneficial in urban environments but on the highway, common to many drivers both in Europe and the U.S., the fuel savings aren’t substantial...

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