Volvo has confirmed the final performance and economy figures for the production version of the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Hybrid – 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and 134.5mpg. Back in December, Volvo released full details of the economy, emissions and performance for the hybrid T8 Twin Engine version of the new XC90, which were impressive. But […]
Volvo Flywheel KERS hybrid on the way
Volvo will begin trialing a lightweight Flywheel KERS system later in 2011, which promises to increase performance, reduce consumption and be cost-effective to. Volvo looks like it’s making a big jump ahead in the ongoing battle to make cars more economical, with plans to roll out a Hybrid Flywheel KERS system to boost performance and cut fuel […]
Volvo Plug-in Hybrid by 2012 – confirmed
Volvo has confirmed they will bring a plug-in Hybrid to the market by 2012, offering 150 mpg and 50g/km CO2. Back in June we reported that Volvo were working on a plug-in hybrid that they wanted to bring to market by 2012. To be honest, we were a little disparaging about their plans as we […]
Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) revealed
Volvo has developed an electric C30 – the Volvo C30 BEV – for evaluation. Revealed is probably a bit strong as Volvo hasn’t actually rolled out a car for the world to see. But it is a plan – and internal evaluation, apparantly – of an electric Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 BEV is a […]
Volvo Plug-In Hybrid by 2012
Volvo hasn’t had the easiest of times lately, so it’s good to see it pushing ahead with new technology and innovations. Today Volvo has announced that, in partnership with Swedish Energy supplier Vattenfall, it is to pursue an electric Hybrid that will hit the market in 2012. Laudable though this intent is, it’s a little […]